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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.31, 1,083.74 and 491.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.31, 1,083.74 and 491.85 is: 736.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.31 : 1,083.74 = 491.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.31/1,083.74 = 491.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.31x = 1,083.74 × 491.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.31x = 533,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,037.52/723.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.94

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