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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.96, 1,084.55 and 560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.96, 1,084.55 and 560.84 is: 840.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.96 : 1,084.55 = 560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.96/1,084.55 = 560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.96x = 1,084.55 × 560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.96x = 608,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,250.80/723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.17

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