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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.68, 1,001.34 and 578.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.68, 1,001.34 and 578.52 is: 799.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.68 : 1,001.34 = 578.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.68/1,001.34 = 578.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.68x = 1,001.34 × 578.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.68x = 579,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,295.22/724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.38

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