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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.93, 1,083.56 and 504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.93, 1,083.56 and 504.82 is: 755.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.93 : 1,083.56 = 504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.93/1,083.56 = 504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.93x = 1,083.56 × 504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.93x = 547,002.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,002.76/723.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.60

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