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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.68, 1,089.89 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.68, 1,089.89 and 336.66 is: 504.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.68 : 1,089.89 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.68/1,089.89 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.68x = 1,089.89 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.68x = 366,923.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,923.21/726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.93

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