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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.02, 1,089.02 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.02, 1,089.02 and 178.20 is: 267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.02 : 1,089.02 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.02/1,089.02 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.02x = 1,089.02 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.02x = 194,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,063.81/726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.30

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