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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.07, 1,086.24 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.07, 1,086.24 and 237.15 is: 355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.07 : 1,086.24 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.07/1,086.24 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.07x = 1,086.24 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.07x = 257,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,595.20/724.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.76

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