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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.79, 1,087.16 and 431.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.79, 1,087.16 and 431.87 is: 648.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.79 : 1,087.16 = 431.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.79/1,087.16 = 431.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.79x = 1,087.16 × 431.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.79x = 469,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,504.19/723.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.67

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