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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.55, 1,087.02 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.55, 1,087.02 and 262.44 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.55 : 1,087.02 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.55/1,087.02 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.55x = 1,087.02 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.55x = 285,277.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,277.53/724.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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