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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.80, 1,084.46 and 431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.80, 1,084.46 and 431.22 is: 645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.80 : 1,084.46 = 431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.80/1,084.46 = 431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.80x = 1,084.46 × 431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.80x = 467,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,640.84/724.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.20

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