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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726, 1,089 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726, 1,089 and 270 is: 405

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726 : 1,089 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726/1,089 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726x = 1,089 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726x = 294,030
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,030/726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405

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