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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.60, 1,002.54 and 613.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.60, 1,002.54 and 613.72 is: 849.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.60 : 1,002.54 = 613.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.60/1,002.54 = 613.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.60x = 1,002.54 × 613.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.60x = 615,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,278.85/724.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.13

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