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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.05, 1,082.95 and 560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.05, 1,082.95 and 560.24 is: 839.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.05 : 1,082.95 = 560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.05/1,082.95 = 560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.05x = 1,082.95 × 560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.05x = 606,711.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,711.91/723.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.10

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