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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.45, 1,089.12 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.45, 1,089.12 and 341.25 is: 511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.45 : 1,089.12 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.45/1,089.12 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.45x = 1,089.12 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.45x = 371,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,662.20/726.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.61

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