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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.46, 1,085.65 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.46, 1,085.65 and 359.50 is: 538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.46 : 1,085.65 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.46/1,085.65 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.46x = 1,085.65 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.46x = 390,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,291.18/724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.73

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