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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.99, 1,090.56 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.99, 1,090.56 and 316.01 is: 474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.99 : 1,090.56 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.99/1,090.56 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.99x = 1,090.56 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.99x = 344,627.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,627.87/726.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.05

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