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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.72, 1,086 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.72, 1,086 and 291.64 is: 437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.72 : 1,086 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.72/1,086 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.72x = 1,086 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.72x = 316,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,721.04/724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.03

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