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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.56, 1,084.28 and 611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.56, 1,084.28 and 611.92 is: 915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.56 : 1,084.28 = 611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.56/1,084.28 = 611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.56x = 1,084.28 × 611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.56x = 663,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,492.62/724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.72

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