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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.40, 1,090 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.40, 1,090 and 341.64 is: 512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.40 : 1,090 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.40/1,090 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.40x = 1,090 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.40x = 372,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,387.60/726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.65

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