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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.03, 1,089.08 and 315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.03, 1,089.08 and 315.19 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.03 : 1,089.08 = 315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.03/1,089.08 = 315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.03x = 1,089.08 × 315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.03x = 343,268.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,268.09/726.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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