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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,089.62 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,089.62 and 178.60 is: 267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,089.62 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,089.62 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,089.62 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 194,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,599.79/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.89

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