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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.39, 1,085.39 and 651.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.39, 1,085.39 and 651.67 is: 976.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.39 : 1,085.39 = 651.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.39/1,085.39 = 651.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.39x = 1,085.39 × 651.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.39x = 707,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,312.84/724.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.43

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