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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.60, 1,089.96 and 233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.60, 1,089.96 and 233.05 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.60 : 1,089.96 = 233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.60/1,089.96 = 233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.60x = 1,089.96 × 233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.60x = 254,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,016.69/726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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