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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.30, 1,089.17 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.30, 1,089.17 and 263.94 is: 395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.30 : 1,089.17 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.30/1,089.17 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.30x = 1,089.17 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.30x = 287,474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,474.21/726.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.81

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