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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.56, 1,087 and 399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.56, 1,087 and 399.76 is: 599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.56 : 1,087 = 399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.56/1,087 = 399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.56x = 1,087 × 399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.56x = 434,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,539.12/724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.73

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