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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.98, 1,086.60 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.98, 1,086.60 and 291.90 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.98 : 1,086.60 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.98/1,086.60 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.98x = 1,086.60 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.98x = 317,178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,178.54/724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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