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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.59, 1,086.48 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.59, 1,086.48 and 334.98 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.59 : 1,086.48 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.59/1,086.48 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.59x = 1,086.48 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.59x = 363,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,949.07/724.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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