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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.89, 1,086.03 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.89, 1,086.03 and 335.22 is: 502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.89 : 1,086.03 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.89/1,086.03 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.89x = 1,086.03 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.89x = 364,058.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,058.98/724.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.23

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