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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.52, 1,087.04 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.52, 1,087.04 and 334.70 is: 502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.52 : 1,087.04 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.52/1,087.04 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.52x = 1,087.04 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.52x = 363,835.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,835.01/724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.18

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