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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.78, 1,087.44 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.78, 1,087.44 and 291.88 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.78 : 1,087.44 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.78/1,087.44 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.78x = 1,087.44 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.78x = 317,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,401.99/724.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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