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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.91, 1,086.72 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.91, 1,086.72 and 349.48 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.91 : 1,086.72 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.91/1,086.72 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.91x = 1,086.72 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.91x = 379,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,782.81/724.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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