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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.35, 1,085.85 and 291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.35, 1,085.85 and 291.39 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.35 : 1,085.85 = 291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.35/1,085.85 = 291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.35x = 1,085.85 × 291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.35x = 316,405.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,405.83/724.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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