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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.17, 1,083.77 and 375.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.17, 1,083.77 and 375.77 is: 563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.17 : 1,083.77 = 375.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.17/1,083.77 = 375.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.17x = 1,083.77 × 375.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.17x = 407,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,251.90/723.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.15

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