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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.88, 1,079.99 and 632.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.88, 1,079.99 and 632.44 is: 943.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.88 : 1,079.99 = 632.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.88/1,079.99 = 632.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.88x = 1,079.99 × 632.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.88x = 683,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,028.88/723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.57

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