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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.20, 1,084.70 and 560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.20, 1,084.70 and 560.60 is: 839.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.20 : 1,084.70 = 560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.20/1,084.70 = 560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.20x = 1,084.70 × 560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.20x = 608,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,082.82/724.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.66

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