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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.33, 1,086.62 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.33, 1,086.62 and 434.97 is: 653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.33 : 1,086.62 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.33/1,086.62 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.33x = 1,086.62 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.33x = 472,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,644.93/723.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.43

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