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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.57, 1,092.01 and 342.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.57, 1,092.01 and 342.09 is: 514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.57 : 1,092.01 = 342.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.57/1,092.01 = 342.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.57x = 1,092.01 × 342.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.57x = 373,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,559.39/726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.14

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