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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.49, 1,084.99 and 333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.49, 1,084.99 and 333.25 is: 499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.49 : 1,084.99 = 333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.49/1,084.99 = 333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.49x = 1,084.99 × 333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.49x = 361,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,572.92/723.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.76

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