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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.08, 1,083.86 and 376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.08, 1,083.86 and 376.07 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.08 : 1,083.86 = 376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.08/1,083.86 = 376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.08x = 1,083.86 × 376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.08x = 407,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,599.93/723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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