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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,090.08 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,090.08 and 264.49 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,090.08 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,090.08 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,090.08 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 288,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,312.53/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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