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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.37, 1,083.43 and 507.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.37, 1,083.43 and 507.91 is: 760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.37 : 1,083.43 = 507.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.37/1,083.43 = 507.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.37x = 1,083.43 × 507.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.37x = 550,284.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,284.93/723.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.72

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