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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.42, 1,083.04 and 463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.42, 1,083.04 and 463.72 is: 694.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.42 : 1,083.04 = 463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.42/1,083.04 = 463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.42x = 1,083.04 × 463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.42x = 502,227.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,227.31/723.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.24

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