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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.76, 1,090.42 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.76, 1,090.42 and 336.96 is: 505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.76 : 1,090.42 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.76/1,090.42 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.76x = 1,090.42 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.76x = 367,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,427.92/726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.57

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