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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.26, 1,089.52 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.26, 1,089.52 and 341.50 is: 512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.26 : 1,089.52 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.26/1,089.52 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.26x = 1,089.52 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.26x = 372,071.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,071.08/726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.31

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