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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.29, 1,088.42 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.29, 1,088.42 and 314.84 is: 471.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.29 : 1,088.42 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.29/1,088.42 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.29x = 1,088.42 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.29x = 342,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,678.15/726.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.82

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