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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.36, 1,086.65 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.36, 1,086.65 and 262.25 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.36 : 1,086.65 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.36/1,086.65 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.36x = 1,086.65 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.36x = 284,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,973.96/724.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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