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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.71, 1,087.05 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.71, 1,087.05 and 291.75 is: 437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.71 : 1,087.05 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.71/1,087.05 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.71x = 1,087.05 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.71x = 317,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,146.84/724.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.62

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