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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.07, 1,086.11 and 358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.07, 1,086.11 and 358.49 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.07 : 1,086.11 = 358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.07/1,086.11 = 358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.07x = 1,086.11 × 358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.07x = 389,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,352.35/724.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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