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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.57, 1,085.13 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.57, 1,085.13 and 450.18 is: 674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.57 : 1,085.13 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.57/1,085.13 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.57x = 1,085.13 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.57x = 488,503.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,503.82/724.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.20

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