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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.54, 1,084.92 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.54, 1,084.92 and 376.02 is: 563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.54 : 1,084.92 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.54/1,084.92 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.54x = 1,084.92 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.54x = 407,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,951.62/723.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.83

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