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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.44, 1,084.80 and 505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.44, 1,084.80 and 505.74 is: 757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.44 : 1,084.80 = 505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.44/1,084.80 = 505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.44x = 1,084.80 × 505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.44x = 548,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,626.75/724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.31

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