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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.50, 1,086.63 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.50, 1,086.63 and 237.56 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.50 : 1,086.63 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.50/1,086.63 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.50x = 1,086.63 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.50x = 258,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,134.39/724.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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