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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.15, 1,088.63 and 361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.15, 1,088.63 and 361.19 is: 541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.15 : 1,088.63 = 361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.15/1,088.63 = 361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.15x = 1,088.63 × 361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.15x = 393,203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,203.19/726.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.49

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