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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.72, 1,191.24 and 724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.72, 1,191.24 and 724.68 is: 998.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.72 : 1,191.24 = 724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.72/1,191.24 = 724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.72x = 1,191.24 × 724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.72x = 863,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,267.80/864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.32

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