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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724, 999.24 and 549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724, 999.24 and 549.04 is: 757.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724 : 999.24 = 549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724/999.24 = 549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724x = 999.24 × 549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724x = 548,622.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,622.73/724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.77

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