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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.62, 1,086.93 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.62, 1,086.93 and 291.47 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.62 : 1,086.93 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.62/1,086.93 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.62x = 1,086.93 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.62x = 316,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,802.05/724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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