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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.83, 1,086.98 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.83, 1,086.98 and 262.49 is: 393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.83 : 1,086.98 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.83/1,086.98 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.83x = 1,086.98 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.83x = 285,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,321.38/724.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.64

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