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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.40, 1,086.90 and 399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.40, 1,086.90 and 399.68 is: 599.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.40 : 1,086.90 = 399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.40/1,086.90 = 399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.40x = 1,086.90 × 399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.40x = 434,412.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,412.19/724.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.69

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