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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.32, 1,087.10 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.32, 1,087.10 and 359.52 is: 539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.32 : 1,087.10 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.32/1,087.10 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.32x = 1,087.10 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.32x = 390,832.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,832.39/724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.59

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