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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.62, 1,086.99 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.62, 1,086.99 and 204.62 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.62 : 1,086.99 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.62/1,086.99 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.62x = 1,086.99 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.62x = 222,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,424.65/724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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