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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.77, 1,085.40 and 376.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.77, 1,085.40 and 376.99 is: 565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.77 : 1,085.40 = 376.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.77/1,085.40 = 376.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.77x = 1,085.40 × 376.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.77x = 409,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,182.23/723.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.35

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