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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.87, 1,086.63 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.87, 1,086.63 and 262.36 is: 393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.87 : 1,086.63 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.87/1,086.63 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.87x = 1,086.63 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.87x = 285,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,088.25/724.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.30

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