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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.22, 1,085.09 and 463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.22, 1,085.09 and 463.35 is: 695.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.22 : 1,085.09 = 463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.22/1,085.09 = 463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.22x = 1,085.09 × 463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.22x = 502,776.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,776.45/723.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.19

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