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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.89, 1,087.49 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.89, 1,087.49 and 237.92 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.89 : 1,087.49 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.89/1,087.49 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.89x = 1,087.49 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.89x = 258,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,738.93/724.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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