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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.52, 1,086.92 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.52, 1,086.92 and 262.32 is: 393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.52 : 1,086.92 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.52/1,086.92 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.52x = 1,086.92 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.52x = 285,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,120.85/724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.53

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