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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.41, 1,089.91 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.41, 1,089.91 and 264.22 is: 396.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.41 : 1,089.91 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.41/1,089.91 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.41x = 1,089.91 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.41x = 287,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,975.20/726.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.44

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