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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.08, 1,085.82 and 562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.08, 1,085.82 and 562.08 is: 844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.08 : 1,085.82 = 562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.08/1,085.82 = 562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.08x = 1,085.82 × 562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.08x = 610,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,317.71/723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.05

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