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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.96, 1,085.98 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.96, 1,085.98 and 469.08 is: 703.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.96 : 1,085.98 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.96/1,085.98 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.96x = 1,085.98 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.96x = 509,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,411.50/723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.65

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