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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.15, 1,087.53 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.15, 1,087.53 and 359.76 is: 538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.15 : 1,087.53 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.15/1,087.53 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.15x = 1,087.53 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.15x = 391,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,249.79/726.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.80

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