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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.54, 1,090.16 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.54, 1,090.16 and 336.82 is: 505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.54 : 1,090.16 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.54/1,090.16 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.54x = 1,090.16 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.54x = 367,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,187.69/726.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.39

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