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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.86, 1,088.70 and 451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.86, 1,088.70 and 451.50 is: 678.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.86 : 1,088.70 = 451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.86/1,088.70 = 451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.86x = 1,088.70 × 451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.86x = 491,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,548.05/724.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.13

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