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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.51, 1,086.87 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.51, 1,086.87 and 291.64 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.51 : 1,086.87 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.51/1,086.87 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.51x = 1,086.87 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.51x = 316,974.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,974.77/724.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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