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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.44, 1,082.48 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.44, 1,082.48 and 431.10 is: 645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.44 : 1,082.48 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.44/1,082.48 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.44x = 1,082.48 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.44x = 466,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,654.97/723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.05

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