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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.02, 1,083.54 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.02, 1,083.54 and 562.44 is: 841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.02 : 1,083.54 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.02/1,083.54 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.02x = 1,083.54 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.02x = 609,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,426.24/724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.73

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