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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.04, 1,086.60 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.04, 1,086.60 and 291.20 is: 437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.04 : 1,086.60 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.04/1,086.60 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.04x = 1,086.60 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.04x = 316,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,417.92/724.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.02

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