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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.60, 1,087.50 and 262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.60, 1,087.50 and 262.77 is: 394.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.60 : 1,087.50 = 262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.60/1,087.50 = 262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.60x = 1,087.50 × 262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.60x = 285,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,761.60/724.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.37

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