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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.48, 1,087.42 and 481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.48, 1,087.42 and 481.48 is: 723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.48 : 1,087.42 = 481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.48/1,087.42 = 481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.48x = 1,087.42 × 481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.48x = 523,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,570.98/723.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.68

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