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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.34, 1,087.15 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.34, 1,087.15 and 496.50 is: 745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.34 : 1,087.15 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.34/1,087.15 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.34x = 1,087.15 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.34x = 539,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,769.98/724.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.19

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