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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.17, 1,086.48 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.17, 1,086.48 and 262.17 is: 393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.17 : 1,086.48 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.17/1,086.48 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.17x = 1,086.48 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.17x = 284,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,842.46/724.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.33

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