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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.86, 1,087.20 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.86, 1,087.20 and 450.50 is: 676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.86 : 1,087.20 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.86/1,087.20 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.86x = 1,087.20 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.86x = 489,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,783.60/723.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.63

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