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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.68, 1,090.04 and 379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.68, 1,090.04 and 379.55 is: 569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.68 : 1,090.04 = 379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.68/1,090.04 = 379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.68x = 1,090.04 × 379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.68x = 413,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,717.33/726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.33

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