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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.75, 1,090.28 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.75, 1,090.28 and 233.19 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.75 : 1,090.28 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.75/1,090.28 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.75x = 1,090.28 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.75x = 254,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,242.39/726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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