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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.92, 1,087.38 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.92, 1,087.38 and 359.22 is: 538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.92 : 1,087.38 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.92/1,087.38 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.92x = 1,087.38 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.92x = 390,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,608.64/724.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.83

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