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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.61, 1,087.02 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.61, 1,087.02 and 237.54 is: 356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.61 : 1,087.02 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.61/1,087.02 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.61x = 1,087.02 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.61x = 258,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,210.73/724.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.35

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