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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.63, 1,090.29 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.63, 1,090.29 and 336.39 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.63 : 1,090.29 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.63/1,090.29 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.63x = 1,090.29 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.63x = 366,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,762.65/726.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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