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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.56, 1,089.89 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.56, 1,089.89 and 264.45 is: 396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.56 : 1,089.89 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.56/1,089.89 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.56x = 1,089.89 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.56x = 288,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,220.09/726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.69

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