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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.06, 1,086.08 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.06, 1,086.08 and 176.24 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.06 : 1,086.08 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.06/1,086.08 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.06x = 1,086.08 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.06x = 191,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,410.74/724.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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