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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.48, 1,086.65 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.48, 1,086.65 and 237.54 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.48 : 1,086.65 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.48/1,086.65 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.48x = 1,086.65 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.48x = 258,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,118.00/724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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