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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.08, 1,086.11 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.08, 1,086.11 and 176.27 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.08 : 1,086.11 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.08/1,086.11 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.08x = 1,086.11 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.08x = 191,442.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,442.30/724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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