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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 1,082.64 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 1,082.64 and 476.16 is: 712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 1,082.64 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/1,082.64 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 1,082.64 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 515,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,509.86/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.78

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