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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.91, 1,090.31 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.91, 1,090.31 and 316.34 is: 474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.91 : 1,090.31 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.91/1,090.31 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.91x = 1,090.31 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.91x = 344,908.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,908.67/726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.49

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