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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.94, 1,087.18 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.94, 1,087.18 and 231.36 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.94 : 1,087.18 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.94/1,087.18 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.94x = 1,087.18 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.94x = 251,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,529.96/724.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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