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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.62, 1,087.04 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.62, 1,087.04 and 359.40 is: 539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.62 : 1,087.04 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.62/1,087.04 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.62x = 1,087.04 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.62x = 390,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,680.38/724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.15

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