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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.37, 1,085.70 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.37, 1,085.70 and 376.94 is: 565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.37 : 1,085.70 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.37/1,085.70 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.37x = 1,085.70 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.37x = 409,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,243.76/723.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.75

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