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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.76, 1,090.22 and 233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.76, 1,090.22 and 233.21 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.76 : 1,090.22 = 233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.76/1,090.22 = 233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.76x = 1,090.22 × 233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.76x = 254,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,250.21/726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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