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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.89, 1,090.61 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.89, 1,090.61 and 337.08 is: 505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.89 : 1,090.61 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.89/1,090.61 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.89x = 1,090.61 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.89x = 367,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,618.31/726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.74

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