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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.75, 1,087.12 and 262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.75, 1,087.12 and 262.35 is: 393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.75 : 1,087.12 = 262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.75/1,087.12 = 262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.75x = 1,087.12 × 262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.75x = 285,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,205.93/724.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.52

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