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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.92, 1,084.42 and 333.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.92, 1,084.42 and 333.37 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.92 : 1,084.42 = 333.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.92/1,084.42 = 333.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.92x = 1,084.42 × 333.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.92x = 361,513.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,513.10/723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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