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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.71, 1,086.93 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.71, 1,086.93 and 237.69 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.71 : 1,086.93 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.71/1,086.93 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.71x = 1,086.93 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.71x = 258,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,352.39/724.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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