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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.79, 1,087.35 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.79, 1,087.35 and 237.82 is: 356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.79 : 1,087.35 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.79/1,087.35 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.79x = 1,087.35 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.79x = 258,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,593.58/724.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.78

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