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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.64, 1,089.26 and 361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.64, 1,089.26 and 361.07 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.64 : 1,089.26 = 361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.64/1,089.26 = 361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.64x = 1,089.26 × 361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.64x = 393,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,297.30/726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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