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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.48, 1,083.78 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.48, 1,083.78 and 632.28 is: 947.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.48 : 1,083.78 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.48/1,083.78 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.48x = 1,083.78 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.48x = 685,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,252.42/723.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.16

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