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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.28, 1,086.17 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.28, 1,086.17 and 353.88 is: 530.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.28 : 1,086.17 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.28/1,086.17 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.28x = 1,086.17 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.28x = 384,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,372.07/724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.70

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