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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.49, 1,086.05 and 399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.49, 1,086.05 and 399.17 is: 598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.49 : 1,086.05 = 399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.49/1,086.05 = 399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.49x = 1,086.05 × 399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.49x = 433,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,518.58/724.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.38

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