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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.53, 1,089.45 and 315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.53, 1,089.45 and 315.45 is: 473.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.53 : 1,089.45 = 315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.53/1,089.45 = 315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.53x = 1,089.45 × 315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.53x = 343,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,667.00/726.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.03

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