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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.46, 1,084.50 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.46, 1,084.50 and 398.84 is: 597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.46 : 1,084.50 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.46/1,084.50 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.46x = 1,084.50 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.46x = 432,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,536.56/724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.05

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