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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.76, 1,086.32 and 334.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.76, 1,086.32 and 334.03 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.76 : 1,086.32 = 334.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.76/1,086.32 = 334.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.76x = 1,086.32 × 334.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.76x = 362,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,864.86/723.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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