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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,089.99 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,089.99 and 316.10 is: 474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,089.99 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,089.99 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,089.99 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 344,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,540.39/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.14

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