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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.25, 1,086.42 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.25, 1,086.42 and 291.41 is: 437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.25 : 1,086.42 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.25/1,086.42 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.25x = 1,086.42 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.25x = 316,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,588.22/724.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.13

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