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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.96, 1,090.60 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.96, 1,090.60 and 342 is: 513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.96 : 1,090.60 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.96/1,090.60 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.96x = 1,090.60 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.96x = 372,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,985.20/726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.08

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