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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.70, 1,086.77 and 572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.70, 1,086.77 and 572.42 is: 858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.70 : 1,086.77 = 572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.70/1,086.77 = 572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.70x = 1,086.77 × 572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.70x = 622,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,088.88/724.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.41

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