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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.06, 1,089.36 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.06, 1,089.36 and 355.68 is: 533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.06 : 1,089.36 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.06/1,089.36 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.06x = 1,089.36 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.06x = 387,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,463.56/726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.65

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