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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.63, 1,088.51 and 342.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.63, 1,088.51 and 342.15 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.63 : 1,088.51 = 342.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.63/1,088.51 = 342.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.63x = 1,088.51 × 342.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.63x = 372,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,431.99/726.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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