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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.57, 1,089.55 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.57, 1,089.55 and 336.50 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.57 : 1,089.55 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.57/1,089.55 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.57x = 1,089.55 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.57x = 366,638.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,638.76/726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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