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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.69, 1,087.03 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.69, 1,087.03 and 176.87 is: 265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.69 : 1,087.03 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.69/1,087.03 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.69x = 1,087.03 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.69x = 192,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,263.00/724.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.30

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