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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.90, 1,086.99 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.90, 1,086.99 and 400 is: 599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.90 : 1,086.99 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.90/1,086.99 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.90x = 1,086.99 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.90x = 434,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,796/724.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.80

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