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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.30, 1,089.72 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.30, 1,089.72 and 315.36 is: 473.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.30 : 1,089.72 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.30/1,089.72 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.30x = 1,089.72 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.30x = 343,654.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,654.10/726.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.16

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