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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.75, 1,090.33 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.75, 1,090.33 and 361.44 is: 542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.75 : 1,090.33 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.75/1,090.33 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.75x = 1,090.33 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.75x = 394,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,087.97/726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.26

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