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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.32, 1,087.56 and 508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.32, 1,087.56 and 508.32 is: 763.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.32 : 1,087.56 = 508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.32/1,087.56 = 508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.32x = 1,087.56 × 508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.32x = 552,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,828.50/724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.24

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