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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.40, 1,089.40 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.40, 1,089.40 and 315.44 is: 473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.40 : 1,089.40 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.40/1,089.40 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.40x = 1,089.40 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.40x = 343,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,634.89/726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.07

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