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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.11, 1,089.56 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.11, 1,089.56 and 315.25 is: 473.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.11 : 1,089.56 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.11/1,089.56 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.11x = 1,089.56 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.11x = 343,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,481.85/726.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.04

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