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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.32, 1,086.24 and 517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.32, 1,086.24 and 517.14 is: 775.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.32 : 1,086.24 = 517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.32/1,086.24 = 517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.32x = 1,086.24 × 517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.32x = 561,738.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,738.15/724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.54

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