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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.70, 1,087.13 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.70, 1,087.13 and 334.72 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.70 : 1,087.13 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.70/1,087.13 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.70x = 1,087.13 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.70x = 363,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,884.15/724.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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