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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.88, 1,085.88 and 464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.88, 1,085.88 and 464.24 is: 695.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.88 : 1,085.88 = 464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.88/1,085.88 = 464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.88x = 1,085.88 × 464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.88x = 504,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,108.93/724.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.44

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