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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.73, 1,086.68 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.73, 1,086.68 and 237.74 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.73 : 1,086.68 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.73/1,086.68 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.73x = 1,086.68 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.73x = 258,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,342.46/724.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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