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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.99, 1,087.58 and 262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.99, 1,087.58 and 262.71 is: 394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.99 : 1,087.58 = 262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.99/1,087.58 = 262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.99x = 1,087.58 × 262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.99x = 285,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,712.73/724.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.09

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