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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 1,087.72 and 464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 1,087.72 and 464.50 is: 697.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 1,087.72 = 464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/1,087.72 = 464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 1,087.72 × 464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 505,245.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,245.94/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.87

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