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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.83, 1,090.24 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.83, 1,090.24 and 179.01 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.83 : 1,090.24 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.83/1,090.24 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.83x = 1,090.24 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.83x = 195,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,163.86/726.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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