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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.48, 1,086.87 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.48, 1,086.87 and 358.84 is: 538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.48 : 1,086.87 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.48/1,086.87 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.48x = 1,086.87 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.48x = 390,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,012.43/724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.33

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