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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.87, 1,083.83 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.87, 1,083.83 and 376.47 is: 563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.87 : 1,083.83 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.87/1,083.83 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.87x = 1,083.83 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.87x = 408,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,027.60/723.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.68

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