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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.27, 1,089.41 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.27, 1,089.41 and 341.25 is: 511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.27 : 1,089.41 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.27/1,089.41 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.27x = 1,089.41 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.27x = 371,759.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,759.46/726.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.88

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