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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.82, 1,087.28 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.82, 1,087.28 and 359.51 is: 539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.82 : 1,087.28 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.82/1,087.28 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.82x = 1,087.28 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.82x = 390,888.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,888.03/724.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.29

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