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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.65, 1,087.70 and 400.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.65, 1,087.70 and 400.17 is: 600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.65 : 1,087.70 = 400.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.65/1,087.70 = 400.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.65x = 1,087.70 × 400.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.65x = 435,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,262.91/724.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.65

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