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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.32, 1,086.61 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.32, 1,086.61 and 237.39 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.32 : 1,086.61 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.32/1,086.61 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.32x = 1,086.61 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.32x = 257,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,950.35/724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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