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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.42, 1,085.52 and 480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.42, 1,085.52 and 480.06 is: 720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.42 : 1,085.52 = 480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.42/1,085.52 = 480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.42x = 1,085.52 × 480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.42x = 521,114.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,114.73/723.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.35

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