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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.56, 1,087.14 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.56, 1,087.14 and 399.90 is: 600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.56 : 1,087.14 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.56/1,087.14 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.56x = 1,087.14 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.56x = 434,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,747.29/724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.02

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