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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.01, 1,086.58 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.01, 1,086.58 and 377.44 is: 566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.01 : 1,086.58 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.01/1,086.58 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.01x = 1,086.58 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.01x = 410,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,116.51/724.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.46

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