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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.52, 1,085.82 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.52, 1,085.82 and 339.04 is: 508.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.52 : 1,085.82 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.52/1,085.82 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.52x = 1,085.82 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.52x = 368,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,136.41/723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.81

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