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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.08, 1,000.44 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.08, 1,000.44 and 550.32 is: 760.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.08 : 1,000.44 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.08/1,000.44 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.08x = 1,000.44 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.08x = 550,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,562.14/724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.36

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