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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.18, 1,088.58 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.18, 1,088.58 and 263.84 is: 395.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.18 : 1,088.58 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.18/1,088.58 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.18x = 1,088.58 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.18x = 287,210.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,210.95/726.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.51

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