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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.67, 1,090.13 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.67, 1,090.13 and 264.36 is: 396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.67 : 1,090.13 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.67/1,090.13 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.67x = 1,090.13 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.67x = 288,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,189.53/726.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.59

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