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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.40, 1,090.40 and 401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.40, 1,090.40 and 401.60 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.40 : 1,090.40 = 401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.40/1,090.40 = 401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.40x = 1,090.40 × 401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.40x = 437,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,904.64/726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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