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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.55, 1,356.83 and 723.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.55, 1,356.83 and 723.11 is: 1,084.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.55 : 1,356.83 = 723.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.55/1,356.83 = 723.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.55x = 1,356.83 × 723.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.55x = 981,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,132.36/904.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.66

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