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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.74, 1,087.28 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.74, 1,087.28 and 237.78 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.74 : 1,087.28 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.74/1,087.28 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.74x = 1,087.28 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.74x = 258,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,533.44/724.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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