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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.56, 1,083.18 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.56, 1,083.18 and 434.12 is: 649.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.56 : 1,083.18 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.56/1,083.18 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.56x = 1,083.18 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.56x = 470,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,230.10/723.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.88

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