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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.55, 1,086.83 and 479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.55, 1,086.83 and 479.32 is: 718.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.55 : 1,086.83 = 479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.55/1,086.83 = 479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.55x = 1,086.83 × 479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.55x = 520,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,939.68/724.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.99

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