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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.57, 1,087.02 and 237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.57, 1,087.02 and 237.67 is: 356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.57 : 1,087.02 = 237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.57/1,087.02 = 237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.57x = 1,087.02 × 237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.57x = 258,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,349.33/724.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.56

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