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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.48, 1,086.84 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.48, 1,086.84 and 237.64 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.48 : 1,086.84 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.48/1,086.84 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.48x = 1,086.84 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.48x = 258,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,276.66/724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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