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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.51, 1,087.06 and 400.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.51, 1,087.06 and 400.10 is: 600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.51 : 1,087.06 = 400.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.51/1,087.06 = 400.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.51x = 1,087.06 × 400.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.51x = 434,932.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,932.71/724.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.31

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