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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.64, 1,086.73 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.64, 1,086.73 and 237.56 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.64 : 1,086.73 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.64/1,086.73 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.64x = 1,086.73 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.64x = 258,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,163.58/724.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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