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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.14, 1,085.67 and 650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.14, 1,085.67 and 650.16 is: 974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.14 : 1,085.67 = 650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.14/1,085.67 = 650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.14x = 1,085.67 × 650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.14x = 705,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,859.21/724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.76

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