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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.58, 1,087.29 and 291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.58, 1,087.29 and 291.62 is: 437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.58 : 1,087.29 = 291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.58/1,087.29 = 291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.58x = 1,087.29 × 291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.58x = 317,075.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,075.51/724.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.60

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