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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.70, 1,085.42 and 435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.70, 1,085.42 and 435.54 is: 652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.70 : 1,085.42 = 435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.70/1,085.42 = 435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.70x = 1,085.42 × 435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.70x = 472,743.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,743.83/724.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.33

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