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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.59, 1,086.69 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.59, 1,086.69 and 237.51 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.59 : 1,086.69 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.59/1,086.69 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.59x = 1,086.69 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.59x = 258,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,099.74/724.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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