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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.20, 1,084.74 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.20, 1,084.74 and 430.52 is: 645.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.20 : 1,084.74 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.20/1,084.74 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.20x = 1,084.74 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.20x = 467,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,002.26/723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.74

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