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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.59, 1,084.08 and 445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.59, 1,084.08 and 445.46 is: 667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.59 : 1,084.08 = 445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.59/1,084.08 = 445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.59x = 1,084.08 × 445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.59x = 482,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,914.28/723.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.39

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