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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.12, 1,086.18 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.12, 1,086.18 and 237.21 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.12 : 1,086.18 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.12/1,086.18 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.12x = 1,086.18 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.12x = 257,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,652.76/724.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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