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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.80, 1,090.26 and 379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.80, 1,090.26 and 379.89 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.80 : 1,090.26 = 379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.80/1,090.26 = 379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.80x = 1,090.26 × 379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.80x = 414,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,178.87/726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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