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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.72, 1,087.28 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.72, 1,087.28 and 237.76 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.72 : 1,087.28 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.72/1,087.28 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.72x = 1,087.28 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.72x = 258,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,511.69/724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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