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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.52, 1,089.21 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.52, 1,089.21 and 361.02 is: 541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.52 : 1,089.21 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.52/1,089.21 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.52x = 1,089.21 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.52x = 393,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,227.95/726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.25

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