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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724, 1,085.97 and 285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724, 1,085.97 and 285.46 is: 428.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724 : 1,085.97 = 285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724/1,085.97 = 285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724x = 1,085.97 × 285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724x = 310,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,001.00/724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.18

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