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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.24, 1,089.84 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.24, 1,089.84 and 360.72 is: 541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.24 : 1,089.84 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.24/1,089.84 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.24x = 1,089.84 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.24x = 393,127.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,127.08/726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.32

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