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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,089.39 and 315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,089.39 and 315.27 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,089.39 = 315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,089.39 = 315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,089.39 × 315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 343,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,451.99/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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