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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.51, 1,091.11 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.51, 1,091.11 and 380.08 is: 570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.51 : 1,091.11 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.51/1,091.11 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.51x = 1,091.11 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.51x = 414,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,709.09/726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.82

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