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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.49, 1,002.44 and 631.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.49, 1,002.44 and 631.43 is: 873.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.49 : 1,002.44 = 631.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.49/1,002.44 = 631.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.49x = 1,002.44 × 631.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.49x = 632,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,972.58/724.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.67

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