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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.41, 1,086.66 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.41, 1,086.66 and 434.97 is: 652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.41 : 1,086.66 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.41/1,086.66 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.41x = 1,086.66 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.41x = 472,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,664.50/724.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.48

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