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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.14, 1,084.30 and 492.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.14, 1,084.30 and 492.34 is: 738.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.14 : 1,084.30 = 492.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.14/1,084.30 = 492.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.14x = 1,084.30 × 492.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.14x = 533,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,836.38/723.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.23

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