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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.76, 1,087.82 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.76, 1,087.82 and 335.03 is: 502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.76 : 1,087.82 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.76/1,087.82 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.76x = 1,087.82 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.76x = 364,452.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,452.33/724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.86

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