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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.21, 1,084.88 and 436.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.21, 1,084.88 and 436.47 is: 654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.21 : 1,084.88 = 436.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.21/1,084.88 = 436.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.21x = 1,084.88 × 436.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.21x = 473,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,517.57/723.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.74

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