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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.43, 1,086.89 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.43, 1,086.89 and 237.56 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.43 : 1,086.89 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.43/1,086.89 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.43x = 1,086.89 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.43x = 258,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,194.97/724.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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