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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.26, 1,089.38 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.26, 1,089.38 and 178.45 is: 267.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.26 : 1,089.38 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.26/1,089.38 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.26x = 1,089.38 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.26x = 194,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,397.58/726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.67

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