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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.78, 1,086.15 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.78, 1,086.15 and 291.43 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.78 : 1,086.15 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.78/1,086.15 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.78x = 1,086.15 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.78x = 316,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,536.69/724.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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