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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.80, 1,086.48 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.80, 1,086.48 and 262.32 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.80 : 1,086.48 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.80/1,086.48 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.80x = 1,086.48 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.80x = 285,005.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,005.43/724.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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