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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.48, 1,086.93 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.48, 1,086.93 and 204.50 is: 306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.48 : 1,086.93 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.48/1,086.93 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.48x = 1,086.93 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.48x = 222,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,277.13/724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.81

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