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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.32, 1,088.40 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.32, 1,088.40 and 480.96 is: 722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.32 : 1,088.40 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.32/1,088.40 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.32x = 1,088.40 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.32x = 523,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,476.86/724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.71

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