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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.99, 1,086.91 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.99, 1,086.91 and 416.32 is: 624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.99 : 1,086.91 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.99/1,086.91 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.99x = 1,086.91 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.99x = 452,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,502.37/724.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.15

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