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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.92, 1,087.34 and 237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.92, 1,087.34 and 237.98 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.92 : 1,087.34 = 237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.92/1,087.34 = 237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.92x = 1,087.34 × 237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.92x = 258,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,765.17/724.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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