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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.12, 1,088.25 and 359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.12, 1,088.25 and 359.17 is: 539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.12 : 1,088.25 = 359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.12/1,088.25 = 359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.12x = 1,088.25 × 359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.12x = 390,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,866.75/724.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.78

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