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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.44, 1,086.66 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.44, 1,086.66 and 176.62 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.44 : 1,086.66 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.44/1,086.66 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.44x = 1,086.66 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.44x = 191,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,925.89/724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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