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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.28, 1,088.61 and 315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.28, 1,088.61 and 315.76 is: 473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.28 : 1,088.61 = 315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.28/1,088.61 = 315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.28x = 1,088.61 × 315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.28x = 343,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,739.49/726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.29

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