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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.68, 1,000 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.68, 1,000 and 444.92 is: 613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.68 : 1,000 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.68/1,000 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.68x = 1,000 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.68x = 444,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,920/724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.95

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