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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.11, 1,088.80 and 355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.11, 1,088.80 and 355.94 is: 533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.11 : 1,088.80 = 355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.11/1,088.80 = 355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.11x = 1,088.80 × 355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.11x = 387,547.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,547.47/726.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.73

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