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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.04, 1,084.76 and 609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.04, 1,084.76 and 609.20 is: 912.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.04 : 1,084.76 = 609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.04/1,084.76 = 609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.04x = 1,084.76 × 609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.04x = 660,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,832.75/724.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.70

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