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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.29, 1,084.01 and 643.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.29, 1,084.01 and 643.29 is: 962.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.29 : 1,084.01 = 643.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.29/1,084.01 = 643.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.29x = 1,084.01 × 643.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.29x = 697,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,329.58/724.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.78

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