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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.06, 1,088.74 and 361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.06, 1,088.74 and 361.06 is: 541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.06 : 1,088.74 = 361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.06/1,088.74 = 361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.06x = 1,088.74 × 361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.06x = 393,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,098.19/726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.41

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