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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 1,086.24 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 1,086.24 and 359.12 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 1,086.24 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/1,086.24 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 1,086.24 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 390,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,090.51/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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