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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.65, 1,086.98 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.65, 1,086.98 and 291.71 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.65 : 1,086.98 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.65/1,086.98 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.65x = 1,086.98 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.65x = 317,076.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,076.04/724.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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