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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.70, 1,083.93 and 434.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.70, 1,083.93 and 434.53 is: 650.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.70 : 1,083.93 = 434.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.70/1,083.93 = 434.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.70x = 1,083.93 × 434.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.70x = 471,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,000.10/723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.82

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