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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.92, 1,087.02 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.92, 1,087.02 and 291.72 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.92 : 1,087.02 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.92/1,087.02 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.92x = 1,087.02 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.92x = 317,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,105.47/724.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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