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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.53, 1,083.32 and 676.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.53, 1,083.32 and 676.15 is: 1,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.53 : 1,083.32 = 676.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.53/1,083.32 = 676.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.53x = 1,083.32 × 676.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.53x = 732,487.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,487.07/723.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.38

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