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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.97, 1,087.50 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.97, 1,087.50 and 237.92 is: 356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.97 : 1,087.50 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.97/1,087.50 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.97x = 1,087.50 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.97x = 258,738
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,738/724.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.89

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