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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.08, 1,085.71 and 493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.08, 1,085.71 and 493.28 is: 739.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.08 : 1,085.71 = 493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.08/1,085.71 = 493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.08x = 1,085.71 × 493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.08x = 535,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,559.03/724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.64

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