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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.70, 1,087.11 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.70, 1,087.11 and 262.59 is: 393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.70 : 1,087.11 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.70/1,087.11 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.70x = 1,087.11 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.70x = 285,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,464.21/724.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.91

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