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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.49, 1,089.39 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.49, 1,089.39 and 264.20 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.49 : 1,089.39 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.49/1,089.39 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.49x = 1,089.39 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.49x = 287,816.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,816.84/726.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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