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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724, 1,086 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724, 1,086 and 237.04 is: 355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724 : 1,086 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724/1,086 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724x = 1,086 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724x = 257,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,425.44/724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.56

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