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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.18, 1,085.33 and 491.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.18, 1,085.33 and 491.50 is: 737.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.18 : 1,085.33 = 491.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.18/1,085.33 = 491.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.18x = 1,085.33 × 491.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.18x = 533,439.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,439.70/723.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.63

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