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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.94, 1,086.26 and 560.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.94, 1,086.26 and 560.81 is: 840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.94 : 1,086.26 = 560.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.94/1,086.26 = 560.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.94x = 1,086.26 × 560.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.94x = 609,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,185.47/724.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.33

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