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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.20, 1,086.16 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.20, 1,086.16 and 334.08 is: 501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.20 : 1,086.16 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.20/1,086.16 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.20x = 1,086.16 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.20x = 362,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,864.33/724.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.06

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