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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.40, 1,084.77 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.40, 1,084.77 and 333.30 is: 499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.40 : 1,084.77 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.40/1,084.77 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.40x = 1,084.77 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.40x = 361,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,553.84/723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.80

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