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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.43, 1,084.19 and 480.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.43, 1,084.19 and 480.13 is: 719.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.43 : 1,084.19 = 480.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.43/1,084.19 = 480.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.43x = 1,084.19 × 480.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.43x = 520,547.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,547.03/723.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.55

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