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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.76, 1,085.32 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.76, 1,085.32 and 377.32 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.76 : 1,085.32 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.76/1,085.32 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.76x = 1,085.32 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.76x = 409,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,512.94/723.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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