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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.79, 1,090.28 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.79, 1,090.28 and 240.01 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.79 : 1,090.28 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.79/1,090.28 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.79x = 1,090.28 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.79x = 261,678.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,678.10/726.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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