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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.55, 1,086.69 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.55, 1,086.69 and 334.51 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.55 : 1,086.69 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.55/1,086.69 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.55x = 1,086.69 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.55x = 363,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,513.97/724.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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