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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.98, 1,090.84 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.98, 1,090.84 and 265.07 is: 397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.98 : 1,090.84 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.98/1,090.84 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.98x = 1,090.84 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.98x = 289,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,148.81/726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.74

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