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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.09, 1,086.41 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.09, 1,086.41 and 334.28 is: 501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.09 : 1,086.41 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.09/1,086.41 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.09x = 1,086.41 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.09x = 363,164.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,164.35/724.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.54

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