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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.10, 1,088.88 and 379.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.10, 1,088.88 and 379.29 is: 568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.10 : 1,088.88 = 379.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.10/1,088.88 = 379.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.10x = 1,088.88 × 379.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.10x = 413,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,001.30/726.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.79

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