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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.94, 1,090.55 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.94, 1,090.55 and 240.02 is: 360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.94 : 1,090.55 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.94/1,090.55 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.94x = 1,090.55 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.94x = 261,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,753.81/726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.08

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