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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.70, 1,085.55 and 432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.70, 1,085.55 and 432.10 is: 648.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.70 : 1,085.55 = 432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.70/1,085.55 = 432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.70x = 1,085.55 × 432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.70x = 469,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,066.16/723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.15

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