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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.79, 1,087.45 and 436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.79, 1,087.45 and 436.43 is: 654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.79 : 1,087.45 = 436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.79/1,087.45 = 436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.79x = 1,087.45 × 436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.79x = 474,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,589.28/724.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.80

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