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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.74, 1,090.46 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.74, 1,090.46 and 264.63 is: 397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.74 : 1,090.46 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.74/1,090.46 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.74x = 1,090.46 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.74x = 288,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,573.18/726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.08

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