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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.51, 1,088.95 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.51, 1,088.95 and 315.03 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.51 : 1,088.95 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.51/1,088.95 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.51x = 1,088.95 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.51x = 343,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,045.69/726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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