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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.06, 1,089.07 and 309.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.06, 1,089.07 and 309.61 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.06 : 1,089.07 = 309.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.06/1,089.07 = 309.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.06x = 1,089.07 × 309.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.06x = 337,186.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,186.96/726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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