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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.14, 1,088.78 and 314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.14, 1,088.78 and 314.93 is: 472.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.14 : 1,088.78 = 314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.14/1,088.78 = 314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.14x = 1,088.78 × 314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.14x = 342,890.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,890.63/726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.21

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