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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.13, 1,083.78 and 476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.13, 1,083.78 and 476.18 is: 713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.13 : 1,083.78 = 476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.13/1,083.78 = 476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.13x = 1,083.78 × 476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.13x = 516,073.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,073.01/723.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.67

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