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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.85, 1,087.16 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.85, 1,087.16 and 237.83 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.85 : 1,087.16 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.85/1,087.16 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.85x = 1,087.16 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.85x = 258,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,552.64/724.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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