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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.38, 1,086.48 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.38, 1,086.48 and 291.21 is: 436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.38 : 1,086.48 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.38/1,086.48 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.38x = 1,086.48 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.38x = 316,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,393.84/724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.78

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