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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.06, 1,089.09 and 315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.06, 1,089.09 and 315.10 is: 472.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.06 : 1,089.09 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.06/1,089.09 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.06x = 1,089.09 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.06x = 343,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,174.93/726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.65

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