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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.98, 1,087.45 and 504.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.98, 1,087.45 and 504.98 is: 757.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.98 : 1,087.45 = 504.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.98/1,087.45 = 504.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.98x = 1,087.45 × 504.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.98x = 549,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,145.42/724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.47

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