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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.68, 1,089.84 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.68, 1,089.84 and 341.84 is: 512.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.68 : 1,089.84 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.68/1,089.84 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.68x = 1,089.84 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.68x = 372,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,550.91/726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.68

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