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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.43, 1,084.05 and 479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.43, 1,084.05 and 479.08 is: 717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.43 : 1,084.05 = 479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.43/1,084.05 = 479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.43x = 1,084.05 × 479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.43x = 519,346.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,346.67/723.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.89

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