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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.40, 1,086.52 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.40, 1,086.52 and 339.60 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.40 : 1,086.52 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.40/1,086.52 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.40x = 1,086.52 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.40x = 368,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,982.19/724.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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