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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.34, 1,086.62 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.34, 1,086.62 and 291.48 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.34 : 1,086.62 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.34/1,086.62 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.34x = 1,086.62 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.34x = 316,726.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,726.54/724.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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