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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.42, 1,086.63 and 359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.42, 1,086.63 and 359.11 is: 538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.42 : 1,086.63 = 359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.42/1,086.63 = 359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.42x = 1,086.63 × 359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.42x = 390,219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,219.70/724.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.67

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