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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.72, 1,085.64 and 552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.72, 1,085.64 and 552.64 is: 829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.72 : 1,085.64 = 552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.72/1,085.64 = 552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.72x = 1,085.64 × 552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.72x = 599,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,968.09/723.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.01

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