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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.50, 1,086.11 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.50, 1,086.11 and 354.11 is: 530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.50 : 1,086.11 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.50/1,086.11 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.50x = 1,086.11 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.50x = 384,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,602.41/724.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.85

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