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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.50, 1,087.04 and 285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.50, 1,087.04 and 285.88 is: 428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.50 : 1,087.04 = 285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.50/1,087.04 = 285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.50x = 1,087.04 × 285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.50x = 310,763.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,763.00/724.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.93

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