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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.76, 1,084.92 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.76, 1,084.92 and 376.90 is: 564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.76 : 1,084.92 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.76/1,084.92 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.76x = 1,084.92 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.76x = 408,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,906.35/723.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.98

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