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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.38, 1,090.04 and 341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.38, 1,090.04 and 341.66 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.38 : 1,090.04 = 341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.38/1,090.04 = 341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.38x = 1,090.04 × 341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.38x = 372,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,418.47/726.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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