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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.62, 1,086.94 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.62, 1,086.94 and 399.28 is: 598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.62 : 1,086.94 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.62/1,086.94 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.62x = 1,086.94 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.62x = 433,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,993.40/724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.93

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