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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.44, 1,086.54 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.44, 1,086.54 and 204.52 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.44 : 1,086.54 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.44/1,086.54 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.44x = 1,086.54 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.44x = 222,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,219.16/724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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