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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.92, 1,087.14 and 610.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.92, 1,087.14 and 610.11 is: 914.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.92 : 1,087.14 = 610.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.92/1,087.14 = 610.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.92x = 1,087.14 × 610.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.92x = 663,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,274.99/724.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.96

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