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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.16, 1,085.12 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.16, 1,085.12 and 481.12 is: 720.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.16 : 1,085.12 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.16/1,085.12 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.16x = 1,085.12 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.16x = 522,072.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,072.93/724.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.94

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