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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.60, 1,252.34 and 724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.60, 1,252.34 and 724.68 is: 1,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.60 : 1,252.34 = 724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.60/1,252.34 = 724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.60x = 1,252.34 × 724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.60x = 907,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,545.75/831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.32

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