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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 1,084.59 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 1,084.59 and 507.60 is: 761.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 1,084.59 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/1,084.59 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 1,084.59 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 550,537.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,537.88/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.40

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