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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.37, 1,084.03 and 375.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.37, 1,084.03 and 375.85 is: 563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.37 : 1,084.03 = 375.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.37/1,084.03 = 375.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.37x = 1,084.03 × 375.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.37x = 407,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,426.32/723.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.24

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