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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.93, 1,086.02 and 377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.93, 1,086.02 and 377.45 is: 566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.93 : 1,086.02 = 377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.93/1,086.02 = 377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.93x = 1,086.02 × 377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.93x = 409,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,918.25/723.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.24

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