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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,089.59 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,089.59 and 360.99 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,089.59 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,089.59 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,089.59 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 393,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,329.29/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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