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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.56, 1,086.81 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.56, 1,086.81 and 308.12 is: 462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.56 : 1,086.81 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.56/1,086.81 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.56x = 1,086.81 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.56x = 334,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,862.46/724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.16

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