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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.41, 1,086.28 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.41, 1,086.28 and 262.17 is: 393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.41 : 1,086.28 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.41/1,086.28 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.41x = 1,086.28 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.41x = 284,789.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,789.37/724.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.13

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