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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.78, 1,082.43 and 550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.78, 1,082.43 and 550.53 is: 823.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.78 : 1,082.43 = 550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.78/1,082.43 = 550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.78x = 1,082.43 × 550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.78x = 595,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,910.19/723.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.33

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