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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.05, 1,089.29 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.05, 1,089.29 and 264.05 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.05 : 1,089.29 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.05/1,089.29 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.05x = 1,089.29 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.05x = 287,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,622.24/726.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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