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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.13, 1,085.84 and 504.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.13, 1,085.84 and 504.86 is: 757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.13 : 1,085.84 = 504.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.13/1,085.84 = 504.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.13x = 1,085.84 × 504.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.13x = 548,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,200.89/724.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.05

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