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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.29, 1,085.74 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.29, 1,085.74 and 237.01 is: 355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.29 : 1,085.74 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.29/1,085.74 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.29x = 1,085.74 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.29x = 257,331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,331.24/724.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.29

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