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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.96, 1,090.53 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.96, 1,090.53 and 264.69 is: 397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.96 : 1,090.53 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.96/1,090.53 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.96x = 1,090.53 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.96x = 288,652.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,652.39/726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.07

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