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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.23, 1,086.41 and 291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.23, 1,086.41 and 291.39 is: 437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.23 : 1,086.41 = 291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.23/1,086.41 = 291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.23x = 1,086.41 × 291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.23x = 316,569.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,569.01/724.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.11

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