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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.53, 1,086.80 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.53, 1,086.80 and 291.59 is: 437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.53 : 1,086.80 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.53/1,086.80 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.53x = 1,086.80 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.53x = 316,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,898.84/724.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.38

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