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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.11, 1,085.86 and 493.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.11, 1,085.86 and 493.13 is: 739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.11 : 1,085.86 = 493.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.11/1,085.86 = 493.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.11x = 1,085.86 × 493.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.11x = 535,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,470.14/724.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.49

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