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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.28, 1,083.72 and 683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.28, 1,083.72 and 683.24 is: 1,022.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.28 : 1,083.72 = 683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.28/1,083.72 = 683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.28x = 1,083.72 × 683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.28x = 740,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,440.85/724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.31

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