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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.16, 1,087.76 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.16, 1,087.76 and 315.12 is: 472.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.16 : 1,087.76 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.16/1,087.76 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.16x = 1,087.76 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.16x = 342,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,774.93/726.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.04

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