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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.30, 1,085.55 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.30, 1,085.55 and 376.75 is: 565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.30 : 1,085.55 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.30/1,085.55 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.30x = 1,085.55 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.30x = 408,980.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,980.96/723.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.44

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