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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.73, 1,090.09 and 288.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.73, 1,090.09 and 288.11 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.73 : 1,090.09 = 288.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.73/1,090.09 = 288.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.73x = 1,090.09 × 288.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.73x = 314,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,065.83/726.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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