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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.41, 1,088.65 and 380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.41, 1,088.65 and 380.04 is: 569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.41 : 1,088.65 = 380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.41/1,088.65 = 380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.41x = 1,088.65 × 380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.41x = 413,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,730.55/726.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.56

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