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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.36, 1,087.21 and 379.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.36, 1,087.21 and 379.21 is: 567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.36 : 1,087.21 = 379.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.36/1,087.21 = 379.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.36x = 1,087.21 × 379.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.36x = 412,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,280.90/726.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.60

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