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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.08, 1,087.26 and 451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.08, 1,087.26 and 451.89 is: 678.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.08 : 1,087.26 = 451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.08/1,087.26 = 451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.08x = 1,087.26 × 451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.08x = 491,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,321.92/724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.55

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