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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.37, 1,000.07 and 558.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.37, 1,000.07 and 558.25 is: 770.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.37 : 1,000.07 = 558.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.37/1,000.07 = 558.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.37x = 1,000.07 × 558.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.37x = 558,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,289.08/724.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.72

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