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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.69, 1,089.75 and 336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.69, 1,089.75 and 336.89 is: 505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.69 : 1,089.75 = 336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.69/1,089.75 = 336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.69x = 1,089.75 × 336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.69x = 367,124.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,124.19/726.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.20

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