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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.96, 1,085.24 and 399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.96, 1,085.24 and 399.34 is: 597.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.96 : 1,085.24 = 399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.96/1,085.24 = 399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.96x = 1,085.24 × 399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.96x = 433,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,379.74/724.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.80

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