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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.12, 1,084.94 and 376.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.12, 1,084.94 and 376.23 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.12 : 1,084.94 = 376.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.12/1,084.94 = 376.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.12x = 1,084.94 × 376.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.12x = 408,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,190.57/723.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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