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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.30, 1,088.28 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.30, 1,088.28 and 355.68 is: 532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.30 : 1,088.28 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.30/1,088.28 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.30x = 1,088.28 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.30x = 387,079.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,079.43/726.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.95

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