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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.89, 1,087.54 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.89, 1,087.54 and 262.65 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.89 : 1,087.54 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.89/1,087.54 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.89x = 1,087.54 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.89x = 285,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,641.72/724.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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