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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.68, 1,084.42 and 479.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.68, 1,084.42 and 479.33 is: 718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.68 : 1,084.42 = 479.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.68/1,084.42 = 479.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.68x = 1,084.42 × 479.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.68x = 519,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,795.04/723.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.27

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