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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.38, 1,088.78 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.38, 1,088.78 and 361.44 is: 541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.38 : 1,088.78 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.38/1,088.78 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.38x = 1,088.78 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.38x = 393,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,528.64/726.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.77

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