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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.96, 1,089.67 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.96, 1,089.67 and 316.29 is: 474.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.96 : 1,089.67 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.96/1,089.67 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.96x = 1,089.67 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.96x = 344,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,651.72/726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.10

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