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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.52, 1,089.17 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.52, 1,089.17 and 336.80 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.52 : 1,089.17 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.52/1,089.17 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.52x = 1,089.17 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.52x = 366,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,828.63/726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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