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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.96, 1,086.18 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.96, 1,086.18 and 377.56 is: 566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.96 : 1,086.18 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.96/1,086.18 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.96x = 1,086.18 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.96x = 410,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,098.12/723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.47

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