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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.85, 1,087.95 and 450.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.85, 1,087.95 and 450.11 is: 675.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.85 : 1,087.95 = 450.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.85/1,087.95 = 450.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.85x = 1,087.95 × 450.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.85x = 489,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,691.73/724.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.58

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