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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.40, 1,079.87 and 635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.40, 1,079.87 and 635.82 is: 949.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.40 : 1,079.87 = 635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.40/1,079.87 = 635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.40x = 1,079.87 × 635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.40x = 686,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,599.76/723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.13

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