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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.37, 1,090.06 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.37, 1,090.06 and 379.49 is: 569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.37 : 1,090.06 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.37/1,090.06 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.37x = 1,090.06 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.37x = 413,660.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,660.47/726.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.49

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