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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.26, 1,087.56 and 399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.26, 1,087.56 and 399.84 is: 600.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.26 : 1,087.56 = 399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.26/1,087.56 = 399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.26x = 1,087.56 × 399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.26x = 434,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,849.99/724.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.41

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