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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.46, 1,086.75 and 204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.46, 1,086.75 and 204.47 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.46 : 1,086.75 = 204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.46/1,086.75 = 204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.46x = 1,086.75 × 204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.46x = 222,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,204.22/724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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