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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.16, 1,086.96 and 339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.16, 1,086.96 and 339.68 is: 509.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.16 : 1,086.96 = 339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.16/1,086.96 = 339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.16x = 1,086.96 × 339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.16x = 369,218.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,218.57/724.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.86

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