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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.08, 1,086.52 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.08, 1,086.52 and 358.92 is: 538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.08 : 1,086.52 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.08/1,086.52 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.08x = 1,086.52 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.08x = 389,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,973.76/724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.58

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