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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.43, 1,086.17 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.43, 1,086.17 and 354.08 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.43 : 1,086.17 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.43/1,086.17 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.43x = 1,086.17 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.43x = 384,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,583.87/724.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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