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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.49, 1,086.67 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.49, 1,086.67 and 204.49 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.49 : 1,086.67 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.49/1,086.67 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.49x = 1,086.67 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.49x = 222,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,210.69/724.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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