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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.53, 1,084.59 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.53, 1,084.59 and 333.42 is: 499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.53 : 1,084.59 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.53/1,084.59 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.53x = 1,084.59 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.53x = 361,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,619.93/723.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.80

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