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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.95, 1,085.78 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.95, 1,085.78 and 333.84 is: 500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.95 : 1,085.78 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.95/1,085.78 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.95x = 1,085.78 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.95x = 362,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,475.13/723.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.69

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