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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.77, 1,088.84 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.77, 1,088.84 and 379.76 is: 568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.77 : 1,088.84 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.77/1,088.84 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.77x = 1,088.84 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.77x = 413,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,493.38/726.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.94

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