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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 1,082.43 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 1,082.43 and 433.62 is: 649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 1,082.43 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/1,082.43 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 1,082.43 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 469,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,363.30/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.13

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