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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.39, 1,084.64 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.39, 1,084.64 and 377.12 is: 565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.39 : 1,084.64 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.39/1,084.64 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.39x = 1,084.64 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.39x = 409,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,032.13/723.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.44

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