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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.73, 1,087.40 and 262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.73, 1,087.40 and 262.73 is: 394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.73 : 1,087.40 = 262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.73/1,087.40 = 262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.73x = 1,087.40 × 262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.73x = 285,685.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,685.85/724.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.20

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