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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.08, 1,088.75 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.08, 1,088.75 and 315.03 is: 472.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.08 : 1,088.75 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.08/1,088.75 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.08x = 1,088.75 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.08x = 342,988.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,988.91/726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.38

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