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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.20, 1,086.75 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.20, 1,086.75 and 359.01 is: 538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.20 : 1,086.75 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.20/1,086.75 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.20x = 1,086.75 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.20x = 390,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,154.12/724.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.74

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