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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.84, 1,083.30 and 435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.84, 1,083.30 and 435.48 is: 651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.84 : 1,083.30 = 435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.84/1,083.30 = 435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.84x = 1,083.30 × 435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.84x = 471,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,755.48/723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.74

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