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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.33, 1,086.90 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.33, 1,086.90 and 359.02 is: 538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.33 : 1,086.90 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.33/1,086.90 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.33x = 1,086.90 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.33x = 390,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,218.84/724.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.73

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