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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.78, 1,089.52 and 316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.78, 1,089.52 and 316.24 is: 474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.78 : 1,089.52 = 316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.78/1,089.52 = 316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.78x = 1,089.52 × 316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.78x = 344,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,549.80/726.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.08

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