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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.73, 1,086.21 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.73, 1,086.21 and 334.19 is: 500.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.73 : 1,086.21 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.73/1,086.21 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.73x = 1,086.21 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.73x = 363,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,003.24/724.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.88

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