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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.97, 1,087.54 and 237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.97, 1,087.54 and 237.85 is: 356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.97 : 1,087.54 = 237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.97/1,087.54 = 237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.97x = 1,087.54 × 237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.97x = 258,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,668.08/724.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.80

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