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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.19, 1,089.30 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.19, 1,089.30 and 315.04 is: 472.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.19 : 1,089.30 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.19/1,089.30 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.19x = 1,089.30 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.19x = 343,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,173.07/726.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.57

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