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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.72, 1,086.13 and 291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.72, 1,086.13 and 291.37 is: 436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.72 : 1,086.13 = 291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.72/1,086.13 = 291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.72x = 1,086.13 × 291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.72x = 316,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,465.70/724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.67

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