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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.01, 1,086.02 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.01, 1,086.02 and 176.19 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.01 : 1,086.02 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.01/1,086.02 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.01x = 1,086.02 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.01x = 191,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,344.98/724.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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