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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.30, 1,090.01 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.30, 1,090.01 and 379.72 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.30 : 1,090.01 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.30/1,090.01 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.30x = 1,090.01 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.30x = 413,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,898.60/726.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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