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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.11, 1,084.37 and 492.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.11, 1,084.37 and 492.13 is: 737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.11 : 1,084.37 = 492.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.11/1,084.37 = 492.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.11x = 1,084.37 × 492.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.11x = 533,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,645.84/723.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.98

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