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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.52, 1,085.06 and 586.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.52, 1,085.06 and 586.11 is: 877.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.52 : 1,085.06 = 586.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.52/1,085.06 = 586.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.52x = 1,085.06 × 586.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.52x = 635,964.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,964.52/724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.77

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