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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.58, 1,085.33 and 503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.58, 1,085.33 and 503.56 is: 755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.58 : 1,085.33 = 503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.58/1,085.33 = 503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.58x = 1,085.33 × 503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.58x = 546,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,531.39/723.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.32

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