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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.48, 1,085.10 and 668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.48, 1,085.10 and 668.59 is: 1,001.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.48 : 1,085.10 = 668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.48/1,085.10 = 668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.48x = 1,085.10 × 668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.48x = 725,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,487.01/724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.39

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