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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.64, 1,090.04 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.64, 1,090.04 and 232.93 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.64 : 1,090.04 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.64/1,090.04 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.64x = 1,090.04 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.64x = 253,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,898.18/726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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