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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.32, 1,083.72 and 636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.32, 1,083.72 and 636.96 is: 953.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.32 : 1,083.72 = 636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.32/1,083.72 = 636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.32x = 1,083.72 × 636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.32x = 690,286.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,286.29/724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.01

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