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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.68, 1,089.75 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.68, 1,089.75 and 310.16 is: 465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.68 : 1,089.75 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.68/1,089.75 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.68x = 1,089.75 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.68x = 337,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,999.00/726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.13

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