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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.76, 1,086.14 and 463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.76, 1,086.14 and 463.94 is: 695.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.76 : 1,086.14 = 463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.76/1,086.14 = 463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.76x = 1,086.14 × 463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.76x = 503,903.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,903.79/724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.27

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