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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.93, 1,090.07 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.93, 1,090.07 and 264.55 is: 396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.93 : 1,090.07 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.93/1,090.07 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.93x = 1,090.07 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.93x = 288,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,378.02/726.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.71

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