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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,089.54 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,089.54 and 264.18 is: 396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,089.54 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,089.54 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,089.54 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 287,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,834.68/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.24

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