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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.89, 1,090.32 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.89, 1,090.32 and 179.05 is: 268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.89 : 1,090.32 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.89/1,090.32 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.89x = 1,090.32 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.89x = 195,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,221.80/726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.57

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