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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724, 1,084.92 and 492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724, 1,084.92 and 492.40 is: 737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724 : 1,084.92 = 492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724/1,084.92 = 492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724x = 1,084.92 × 492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724x = 534,214.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,214.61/724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.87

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