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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.21, 1,086.32 and 579.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.21, 1,086.32 and 579.63 is: 869.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.21 : 1,086.32 = 579.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.21/1,086.32 = 579.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.21x = 1,086.32 × 579.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.21x = 629,663.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,663.66/724.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.45

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