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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.13, 1,086.50 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.13, 1,086.50 and 399.72 is: 599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.13 : 1,086.50 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.13/1,086.50 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.13x = 1,086.50 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.13x = 434,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,295.78/724.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.75

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