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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.72, 1,086.92 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.72, 1,086.92 and 329.44 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.72 : 1,086.92 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.72/1,086.92 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.72x = 1,086.92 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.72x = 358,074.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,074.92/724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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