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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.19, 1,083.99 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.19, 1,083.99 and 371.30 is: 556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.19 : 1,083.99 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.19/1,083.99 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.19x = 1,083.99 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.19x = 402,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,484.13/723.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.54

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