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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.34, 1,085.60 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.34, 1,085.60 and 359.24 is: 538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.34 : 1,085.60 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.34/1,085.60 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.34x = 1,085.60 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.34x = 389,986.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,986.41/724.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.40

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