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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.33, 1,085.29 and 376.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.33, 1,085.29 and 376.45 is: 564.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.33 : 1,085.29 = 376.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.33/1,085.29 = 376.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.33x = 1,085.29 × 376.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.33x = 408,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,557.42/723.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.83

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