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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.95, 1,087.66 and 464.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.95, 1,087.66 and 464.46 is: 697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.95 : 1,087.66 = 464.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.95/1,087.66 = 464.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.95x = 1,087.66 × 464.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.95x = 505,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,174.57/723.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.80

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