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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.76, 1,084.64 and 462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.76, 1,084.64 and 462.94 is: 693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.76 : 1,084.64 = 462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.76/1,084.64 = 462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.76x = 1,084.64 × 462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.76x = 502,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,123.24/723.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.77

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