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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.94, 1,090.42 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.94, 1,090.42 and 316.08 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.94 : 1,090.42 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.94/1,090.42 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.94x = 1,090.42 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.94x = 344,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,659.95/726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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