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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.02, 1,083.92 and 539.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.02, 1,083.92 and 539.74 is: 808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.02 : 1,083.92 = 539.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.02/1,083.92 = 539.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.02x = 1,083.92 × 539.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.02x = 585,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,034.98/724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.04

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