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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.52, 1,084.74 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.52, 1,084.74 and 339.04 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.52 : 1,084.74 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.52/1,084.74 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.52x = 1,084.74 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.52x = 367,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,770.25/723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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