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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.43, 1,084.07 and 450.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.43, 1,084.07 and 450.65 is: 674.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.43 : 1,084.07 = 450.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.43/1,084.07 = 450.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.43x = 1,084.07 × 450.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.43x = 488,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,531.85/724.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.37

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