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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.47, 1,086.71 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.47, 1,086.71 and 176.66 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.47 : 1,086.71 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.47/1,086.71 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.47x = 1,086.71 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.47x = 191,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,975.95/724.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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