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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.99, 1,084.36 and 561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.99, 1,084.36 and 561.18 is: 840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.99 : 1,084.36 = 561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.99/1,084.36 = 561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.99x = 1,084.36 × 561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.99x = 608,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,521.14/723.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.51

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