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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.10, 1,079.40 and 672.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.10, 1,079.40 and 672.46 is: 1,003.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.10 : 1,079.40 = 672.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.10/1,079.40 = 672.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.10x = 1,079.40 × 672.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.10x = 725,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,853.32/723.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.81

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