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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.36, 1,086.72 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.36, 1,086.72 and 334.04 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.36 : 1,086.72 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.36/1,086.72 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.36x = 1,086.72 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.36x = 363,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,002.52/724.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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