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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.14, 1,086.75 and 399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.14, 1,086.75 and 399.78 is: 599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.14 : 1,086.75 = 399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.14/1,086.75 = 399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.14x = 1,086.75 × 399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.14x = 434,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,460.92/724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.97

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