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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.93, 1,087.62 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.93, 1,087.62 and 237.86 is: 356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.93 : 1,087.62 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.93/1,087.62 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.93x = 1,087.62 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.93x = 258,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,701.29/724.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.86

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