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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.98, 1,090.36 and 380.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.98, 1,090.36 and 380.19 is: 570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.98 : 1,090.36 = 380.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.98/1,090.36 = 380.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.98x = 1,090.36 × 380.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.98x = 414,548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,548.53/726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.24

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