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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.05, 1,090.26 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.05, 1,090.26 and 264.68 is: 396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.05 : 1,090.26 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.05/1,090.26 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.05x = 1,090.26 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.05x = 288,564.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,564.57/727.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.90

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