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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.56, 1,084.77 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.56, 1,084.77 and 333.81 is: 500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.56 : 1,084.77 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.56/1,084.77 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.56x = 1,084.77 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.56x = 362,107.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,107.07/723.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.45

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