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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.54, 1,086.50 and 633.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.54, 1,086.50 and 633.01 is: 950.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.54 : 1,086.50 = 633.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.54/1,086.50 = 633.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.54x = 1,086.50 × 633.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.54x = 687,765.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,765.37/723.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.56

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