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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.61, 1,090.01 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.61, 1,090.01 and 264.60 is: 396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.61 : 1,090.01 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.61/1,090.01 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.61x = 1,090.01 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.61x = 288,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,416.65/726.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.93

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