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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.70, 1,087.19 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.70, 1,087.19 and 291.90 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.70 : 1,087.19 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.70/1,087.19 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.70x = 1,087.19 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.70x = 317,350.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,350.76/724.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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