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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.36, 1,089.62 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.36, 1,089.62 and 264.35 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.36 : 1,089.62 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.36/1,089.62 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.36x = 1,089.62 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.36x = 288,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,044.43/726.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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