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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.41, 1,086.82 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.41, 1,086.82 and 354.24 is: 531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.41 : 1,086.82 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.41/1,086.82 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.41x = 1,086.82 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.41x = 384,994.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,994.23/724.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.46

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