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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.42, 1,084.69 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.42, 1,084.69 and 352.49 is: 528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.42 : 1,084.69 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.42/1,084.69 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.42x = 1,084.69 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.42x = 382,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,342.38/723.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.52

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