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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.44, 1,083.90 and 434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.44, 1,083.90 and 434.24 is: 650.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.44 : 1,083.90 = 434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.44/1,083.90 = 434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.44x = 1,083.90 × 434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.44x = 470,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,672.74/723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.60

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