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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.98, 1,087.88 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.98, 1,087.88 and 292.17 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.98 : 1,087.88 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.98/1,087.88 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.98x = 1,087.88 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.98x = 317,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,844.44/724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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