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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.63, 1,090.21 and 379.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.63, 1,090.21 and 379.95 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.63 : 1,090.21 = 379.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.63/1,090.21 = 379.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.63x = 1,090.21 × 379.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.63x = 414,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,225.29/726.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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