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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.56, 1,086.12 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.56, 1,086.12 and 291.96 is: 437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.56 : 1,086.12 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.56/1,086.12 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.56x = 1,086.12 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.56x = 317,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,103.60/724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.65

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