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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.62, 1,087.02 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.62, 1,087.02 and 262.26 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.62 : 1,087.02 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.62/1,087.02 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.62x = 1,087.02 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.62x = 285,081.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,081.87/724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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