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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.59, 1,089.44 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.59, 1,089.44 and 264.21 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.59 : 1,089.44 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.59/1,089.44 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.59x = 1,089.44 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.59x = 287,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,840.94/726.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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