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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.62, 1,085.16 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.62, 1,085.16 and 377.46 is: 565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.62 : 1,085.16 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.62/1,085.16 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.62x = 1,085.16 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.62x = 409,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,604.49/724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.27

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