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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.42, 1,086.60 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.42, 1,086.60 and 291.56 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.42 : 1,086.60 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.42/1,086.60 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.42x = 1,086.60 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.42x = 316,809.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,809.10/724.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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