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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 1,085.98 and 480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 1,085.98 and 480.98 is: 721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 1,085.98 = 480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/1,085.98 = 480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 1,085.98 × 480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 522,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,334.66/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.48

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