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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.15, 1,089.23 and 178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.15, 1,089.23 and 178.33 is: 267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.15 : 1,089.23 = 178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.15/1,089.23 = 178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.15x = 1,089.23 × 178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.15x = 194,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,242.39/726.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.50

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