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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.59, 1,088.82 and 336.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.59, 1,088.82 and 336.71 is: 504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.59 : 1,088.82 = 336.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.59/1,088.82 = 336.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.59x = 1,088.82 × 336.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.59x = 366,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,611.14/726.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.57

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