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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.88, 1,087.32 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.88, 1,087.32 and 237.96 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.88 : 1,087.32 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.88/1,087.32 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.88x = 1,087.32 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.88x = 258,738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,738.67/724.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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