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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.84, 1,085.76 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.84, 1,085.76 and 376.32 is: 564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.84 : 1,085.76 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.84/1,085.76 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.84x = 1,085.76 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.84x = 408,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,593.20/723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.48

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