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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.80, 1,090.76 and 380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.80, 1,090.76 and 380.22 is: 570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.80 : 1,090.76 = 380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.80/1,090.76 = 380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.80x = 1,090.76 × 380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.80x = 414,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,726.87/726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.62

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