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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.70, 1,090.23 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.70, 1,090.23 and 341.50 is: 512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.70 : 1,090.23 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.70/1,090.23 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.70x = 1,090.23 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.70x = 372,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,313.55/726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.33

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