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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.51, 1,084.97 and 333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.51, 1,084.97 and 333.43 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.51 : 1,084.97 = 333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.51/1,084.97 = 333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.51x = 1,084.97 × 333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.51x = 361,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,759.67/723.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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