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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 1,085.04 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 1,085.04 and 436.68 is: 655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 1,085.04 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/1,085.04 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 1,085.04 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 473,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,815.27/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.13

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