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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.57, 1,086.61 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.57, 1,086.61 and 237.50 is: 356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.57 : 1,086.61 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.57/1,086.61 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.57x = 1,086.61 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.57x = 258,069.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,069.88/724.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.17

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