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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.97, 1,000.62 and 445.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.97, 1,000.62 and 445.35 is: 614.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.97 : 1,000.62 = 445.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.97/1,000.62 = 445.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.97x = 1,000.62 × 445.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.97x = 445,629.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,629.87/724.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.69

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