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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.73, 1,089.75 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.73, 1,089.75 and 264.18 is: 396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.73 : 1,089.75 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.73/1,089.75 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.73x = 1,089.75 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.73x = 287,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,887.62/726.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.14

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