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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.50, 1,086.69 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.50, 1,086.69 and 359.16 is: 538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.50 : 1,086.69 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.50/1,086.69 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.50x = 1,086.69 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.50x = 390,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,295.58/724.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.71

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