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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.07, 1,084.73 and 560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.07, 1,084.73 and 560.96 is: 840.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.07 : 1,084.73 = 560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.07/1,084.73 = 560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.07x = 1,084.73 × 560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.07x = 608,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,484.72/724.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.37

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