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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.05, 1,084.45 and 332.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.05, 1,084.45 and 332.63 is: 498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.05 : 1,084.45 = 332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.05/1,084.45 = 332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.05x = 1,084.45 × 332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.05x = 360,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,720.60/723.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.89

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