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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.94, 1,000.14 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.94, 1,000.14 and 445.04 is: 613.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.94 : 1,000.14 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.94/1,000.14 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.94x = 1,000.14 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.94x = 445,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,102.31/724.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.99

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