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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.07, 1,085.20 and 481.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.07, 1,085.20 and 481.07 is: 721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.07 : 1,085.20 = 481.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.07/1,085.20 = 481.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.07x = 1,085.20 × 481.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.07x = 522,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,058.67/724.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.00

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