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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.40, 1,088.52 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.40, 1,088.52 and 315.28 is: 472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.40 : 1,088.52 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.40/1,088.52 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.40x = 1,088.52 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.40x = 343,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,188.59/726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.45

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