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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.47, 1,086.83 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.47, 1,086.83 and 262.29 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.47 : 1,086.83 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.47/1,086.83 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.47x = 1,086.83 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.47x = 285,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,064.64/724.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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