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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 1,084.34 and 550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 1,084.34 and 550.38 is: 824.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 1,084.34 = 550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/1,084.34 = 550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 1,084.34 × 550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 596,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,799.05/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.33

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