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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.23, 1,088.79 and 360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.23, 1,088.79 and 360.74 is: 540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.23 : 1,088.79 = 360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.23/1,088.79 = 360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.23x = 1,088.79 × 360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.23x = 392,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,768.74/726.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.83

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