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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.77, 1,087.65 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.77, 1,087.65 and 291.96 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.77 : 1,087.65 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.77/1,087.65 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.77x = 1,087.65 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.77x = 317,550.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,550.29/724.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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