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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.13, 1,086.05 and 333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.13, 1,086.05 and 333.89 is: 500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.13 : 1,086.05 = 333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.13/1,086.05 = 333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.13x = 1,086.05 × 333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.13x = 362,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,624.78/724.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.77

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