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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.44, 1,084.32 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.44, 1,084.32 and 462.24 is: 694.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.44 : 1,084.32 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.44/1,084.32 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.44x = 1,084.32 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.44x = 501,216.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,216.08/721.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.74

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