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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.02, 1,086.02 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.02, 1,086.02 and 176.20 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.02 : 1,086.02 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.02/1,086.02 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.02x = 1,086.02 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.02x = 191,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,356.21/724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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