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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.64, 1,087.09 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.64, 1,087.09 and 291.83 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.64 : 1,087.09 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.64/1,087.09 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.64x = 1,087.09 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.64x = 317,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,245.47/724.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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