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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.20, 1,086.62 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.20, 1,086.62 and 358.79 is: 538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.20 : 1,086.62 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.20/1,086.62 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.20x = 1,086.62 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.20x = 389,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,861.16/724.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.33

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