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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.60, 1,086.90 and 724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.60, 1,086.90 and 724.60 is: 1,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.60 : 1,086.90 = 724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.60/1,086.90 = 724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.60x = 1,086.90 × 724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.60x = 787,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,567.74/724.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.90

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