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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,088.74 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,088.74 and 355.92 is: 533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,088.74 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,088.74 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,088.74 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 387,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,503.45/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.44

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