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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.98, 1,087.45 and 237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.98, 1,087.45 and 237.91 is: 356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.98 : 1,087.45 = 237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.98/1,087.45 = 237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.98x = 1,087.45 × 237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.98x = 258,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,715.23/724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.86

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