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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.47, 1,086.88 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.47, 1,086.88 and 262.17 is: 393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.47 : 1,086.88 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.47/1,086.88 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.47x = 1,086.88 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.47x = 284,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,941.24/724.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.31

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