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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.79, 1,088.64 and 360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.79, 1,088.64 and 360.80 is: 540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.79 : 1,088.64 = 360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.79/1,088.64 = 360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.79x = 1,088.64 × 360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.79x = 392,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,781.31/726.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.43

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