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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.45, 1,090.49 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.45, 1,090.49 and 361.14 is: 542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.45 : 1,090.49 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.45/1,090.49 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.45x = 1,090.49 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.45x = 393,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,819.56/726.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.12

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