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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.28, 1,086.42 and 595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.28, 1,086.42 and 595.76 is: 893.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.28 : 1,086.42 = 595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.28/1,086.42 = 595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.28x = 1,086.42 × 595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.28x = 647,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,245.58/724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.64

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