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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.45, 1,084.62 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.45, 1,084.62 and 338.25 is: 507.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.45 : 1,084.62 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.45/1,084.62 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.45x = 1,084.62 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.45x = 366,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,872.72/723.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.12

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