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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.02, 1,080.14 and 460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.02, 1,080.14 and 460.94 is: 688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.02 : 1,080.14 = 460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.02/1,080.14 = 460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.02x = 1,080.14 × 460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.02x = 497,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,873.75/723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.60

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