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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.53, 1,086.28 and 359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.53, 1,086.28 and 359.23 is: 538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.53 : 1,086.28 = 359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.53/1,086.28 = 359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.53x = 1,086.28 × 359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.53x = 390,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,224.36/724.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.59

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