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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.83, 1,086.94 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.83, 1,086.94 and 262.50 is: 393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.83 : 1,086.94 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.83/1,086.94 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.83x = 1,086.94 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.83x = 285,321.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,321.75/724.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.64

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