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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.72, 1,086 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.72, 1,086 and 339 is: 508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.72 : 1,086 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.72/1,086 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.72x = 1,086 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.72x = 368,154
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,154/723.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.70

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