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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.64, 1,084.74 and 507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.64, 1,084.74 and 507.16 is: 760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.64 : 1,084.74 = 507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.64/1,084.74 = 507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.64x = 1,084.74 × 507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.64x = 550,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,136.74/723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.24

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