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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.52, 1,087.58 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.52, 1,087.58 and 400.68 is: 601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.52 : 1,087.58 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.52/1,087.58 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.52x = 1,087.58 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.52x = 435,771.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,771.55/724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.46

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