Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.08, 1,089.06 and 336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 726.08, 1,089.06 and 336 is: 503.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726.08 : 1,089.06 = 336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726.08/1,089.06 = 336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726.08x = 1,089.06 × 336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726.08x = 365,924.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,924.16/726.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503.97
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