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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.63, 1,084.37 and 669.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.63, 1,084.37 and 669.63 is: 1,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.63 : 1,084.37 = 669.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.63/1,084.37 = 669.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.63x = 1,084.37 × 669.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.63x = 726,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,123.33/723.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.45

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