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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.08, 1,085.40 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.08, 1,085.40 and 400.08 is: 599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.08 : 1,085.40 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.08/1,085.40 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.08x = 1,085.40 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.08x = 434,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,246.83/724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.72

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