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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.98, 1,086.42 and 432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.98, 1,086.42 and 432.60 is: 648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.98 : 1,086.42 = 432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.98/1,086.42 = 432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.98x = 1,086.42 × 432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.98x = 469,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,985.29/724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.27

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