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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.71, 1,087.22 and 237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.71, 1,087.22 and 237.77 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.71 : 1,087.22 = 237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.71/1,087.22 = 237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.71x = 1,087.22 × 237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.71x = 258,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,507.53/724.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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