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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.28, 1,089.40 and 356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.28, 1,089.40 and 356.37 is: 534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.28 : 1,089.40 = 356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.28/1,089.40 = 356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.28x = 1,089.40 × 356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.28x = 388,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,225.17/726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.54

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