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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.30, 1,089.14 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.30, 1,089.14 and 263.93 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.30 : 1,089.14 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.30/1,089.14 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.30x = 1,089.14 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.30x = 287,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,449.95/726.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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