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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.69, 1,087.26 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.69, 1,087.26 and 237.81 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.69 : 1,087.26 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.69/1,087.26 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.69x = 1,087.26 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.69x = 258,561.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,561.30/724.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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