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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.14, 1,088.80 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.14, 1,088.80 and 341.40 is: 511.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.14 : 1,088.80 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.14/1,088.80 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.14x = 1,088.80 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.14x = 371,716.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,716.32/726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.91

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