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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.70, 1,086.40 and 262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.70, 1,086.40 and 262.37 is: 393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.70 : 1,086.40 = 262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.70/1,086.40 = 262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.70x = 1,086.40 × 262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.70x = 285,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,032.02/724.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.31

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