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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.32, 1,086.39 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.32, 1,086.39 and 359.34 is: 538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.32 : 1,086.39 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.32/1,086.39 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.32x = 1,086.39 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.32x = 390,383.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,383.38/724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.97

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