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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,090.44 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,090.44 and 264.78 is: 397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,090.44 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,090.44 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,090.44 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 288,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,726.70/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.33

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