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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.43, 1,090.65 and 380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.43, 1,090.65 and 380.02 is: 570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.43 : 1,090.65 = 380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.43/1,090.65 = 380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.43x = 1,090.65 × 380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.43x = 414,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,468.81/726.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.56

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