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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.73, 1,089.84 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.73, 1,089.84 and 233.04 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.73 : 1,089.84 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.73/1,089.84 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.73x = 1,089.84 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.73x = 253,976.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,976.35/726.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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