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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.05, 1,089.13 and 263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.05, 1,089.13 and 263.95 is: 395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.05 : 1,089.13 = 263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.05/1,089.13 = 263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.05x = 1,089.13 × 263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.05x = 287,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,475.86/726.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.94

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