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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723, 1,082.06 and 463.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723, 1,082.06 and 463.19 is: 693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723 : 1,082.06 = 463.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723/1,082.06 = 463.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723x = 1,082.06 × 463.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723x = 501,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,191.65/723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.21

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