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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.33, 1,089.48 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.33, 1,089.48 and 178.52 is: 267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.33 : 1,089.48 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.33/1,089.48 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.33x = 1,089.48 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.33x = 194,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,488.52/726.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.77

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