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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.81, 1,086.90 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.81, 1,086.90 and 262.54 is: 393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.81 : 1,086.90 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.81/1,086.90 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.81x = 1,086.90 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.81x = 285,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,354.73/724.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.70

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