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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.08, 1,089.28 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.08, 1,089.28 and 341.76 is: 512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.08 : 1,089.28 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.08/1,089.28 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.08x = 1,089.28 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.08x = 372,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,272.33/726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.72

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