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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.23, 1,086.75 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.23, 1,086.75 and 359.37 is: 539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.23 : 1,086.75 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.23/1,086.75 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.23x = 1,086.75 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.23x = 390,545.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,545.35/724.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.26

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