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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.62, 1,082.79 and 491.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.62, 1,082.79 and 491.57 is: 734.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.62 : 1,082.79 = 491.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.62/1,082.79 = 491.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.62x = 1,082.79 × 491.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.62x = 532,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,260.44/724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.54

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