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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.96, 1,087.45 and 396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.96, 1,087.45 and 396.23 is: 594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.96 : 1,087.45 = 396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.96/1,087.45 = 396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.96x = 1,087.45 × 396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.96x = 430,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,873.89/724.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.34

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