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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.67, 1,086.77 and 237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.67, 1,086.77 and 237.61 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.67 : 1,086.77 = 237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.67/1,086.77 = 237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.67x = 1,086.77 × 237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.67x = 258,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,221.99/724.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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