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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.28, 1,085.52 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.28, 1,085.52 and 291.20 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.28 : 1,085.52 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.28/1,085.52 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.28x = 1,085.52 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.28x = 316,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,103.42/724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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