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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.37, 1,089.89 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.37, 1,089.89 and 336.15 is: 504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.37 : 1,089.89 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.37/1,089.89 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.37x = 1,089.89 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.37x = 366,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,366.10/726.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.38

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