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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.32, 1,088.80 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.32, 1,088.80 and 263.98 is: 395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.32 : 1,088.80 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.32/1,088.80 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.32x = 1,088.80 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.32x = 287,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,421.42/726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.72

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