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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.08, 1,083.36 and 631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.08, 1,083.36 and 631.14 is: 944.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.08 : 1,083.36 = 631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.08/1,083.36 = 631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.08x = 1,083.36 × 631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.08x = 683,751.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,751.83/724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.30

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