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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.02, 1,086.21 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.02, 1,086.21 and 291.21 is: 436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.02 : 1,086.21 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.02/1,086.21 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.02x = 1,086.21 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.02x = 316,315.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,315.21/724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.89

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