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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.80, 1,089.44 and 380.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.80, 1,089.44 and 380.53 is: 570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.80 : 1,089.44 = 380.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.80/1,089.44 = 380.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.80x = 1,089.44 × 380.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.80x = 414,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,557.25/726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.39

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