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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.63, 1,086.29 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.63, 1,086.29 and 334.43 is: 501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.63 : 1,086.29 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.63/1,086.29 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.63x = 1,086.29 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.63x = 363,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,292.65/724.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.35

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