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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.20, 1,083.24 and 672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.20, 1,083.24 and 672.56 is: 1,007.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.20 : 1,083.24 = 672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.20/1,083.24 = 672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.20x = 1,083.24 × 672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.20x = 728,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,543.89/723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.39

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