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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.68, 1,082.16 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.68, 1,082.16 and 491.76 is: 734.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.68 : 1,082.16 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.68/1,082.16 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.68x = 1,082.16 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.68x = 532,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,163.00/724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.34

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