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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.28, 1,086.58 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.28, 1,086.58 and 291.40 is: 437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.28 : 1,086.58 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.28/1,086.58 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.28x = 1,086.58 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.28x = 316,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,629.41/724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.16

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