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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.63, 1,086.95 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.63, 1,086.95 and 237.76 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.63 : 1,086.95 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.63/1,086.95 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.63x = 1,086.95 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.63x = 258,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,433.23/724.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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