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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.10, 1,086.17 and 399.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.10, 1,086.17 and 399.29 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.10 : 1,086.17 = 399.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.10/1,086.17 = 399.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.10x = 1,086.17 × 399.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.10x = 433,689.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,689.39/724.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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