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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.32, 1,086.40 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.32, 1,086.40 and 262.08 is: 393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.32 : 1,086.40 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.32/1,086.40 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.32x = 1,086.40 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.32x = 284,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,723.71/724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.09

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