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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.12, 1,083.12 and 641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.12, 1,083.12 and 641.44 is: 959.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.12 : 1,083.12 = 641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.12/1,083.12 = 641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.12x = 1,083.12 × 641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.12x = 694,756.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,756.49/724.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.45

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