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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.24, 1,086.35 and 508.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.24, 1,086.35 and 508.78 is: 763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.24 : 1,086.35 = 508.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.24/1,086.35 = 508.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.24x = 1,086.35 × 508.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.24x = 552,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,706.45/724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.16

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