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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.51, 1,084.47 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.51, 1,084.47 and 376.47 is: 564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.51 : 1,084.47 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.51/1,084.47 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.51x = 1,084.47 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.51x = 408,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,270.42/723.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.29

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