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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.02, 1,081.63 and 461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.02, 1,081.63 and 461.94 is: 690.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.02 : 1,081.63 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.02/1,081.63 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.02x = 1,081.63 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.02x = 499,648.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,648.16/724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.10

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