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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.37, 1,089.62 and 315.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.37, 1,089.62 and 315.87 is: 473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.37 : 1,089.62 = 315.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.37/1,089.62 = 315.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.37x = 1,089.62 × 315.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.37x = 344,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,173.79/726.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.83

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