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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.12, 1,088.22 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.12, 1,088.22 and 340.44 is: 510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.12 : 1,088.22 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.12/1,088.22 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.12x = 1,088.22 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.12x = 370,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,473.62/726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.21

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