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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.20, 1,088.63 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.20, 1,088.63 and 263.87 is: 395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.20 : 1,088.63 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.20/1,088.63 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.20x = 1,088.63 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.20x = 287,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,257.94/726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.56

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