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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.12, 1,086.44 and 377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.12, 1,086.44 and 377.23 is: 565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.12 : 1,086.44 = 377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.12/1,086.44 = 377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.12x = 1,086.44 × 377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.12x = 409,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,837.76/724.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.98

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