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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.04, 1,080.94 and 614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.04, 1,080.94 and 614.72 is: 917.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.04 : 1,080.94 = 614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.04/1,080.94 = 614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.04x = 1,080.94 × 614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.04x = 664,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,475.44/724.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.73

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