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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.46, 1,089.68 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.46, 1,089.68 and 178.64 is: 267.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.46 : 1,089.68 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.46/1,089.68 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.46x = 1,089.68 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.46x = 194,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,660.44/726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.96

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