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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.82, 1,089.33 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.82, 1,089.33 and 379.60 is: 568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.82 : 1,089.33 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.82/1,089.33 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.82x = 1,089.33 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.82x = 413,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,509.67/726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.93

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