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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.79, 1,086.25 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.79, 1,086.25 and 377.21 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.79 : 1,086.25 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.79/1,086.25 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.79x = 1,086.25 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.79x = 409,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,746.14/723.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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