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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.77, 1,090.17 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.77, 1,090.17 and 233.27 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.77 : 1,090.17 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.77/1,090.17 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.77x = 1,090.17 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.77x = 254,303.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,303.96/726.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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