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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.02, 1,084.41 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.02, 1,084.41 and 397.59 is: 596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.02 : 1,084.41 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.02/1,084.41 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.02x = 1,084.41 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.02x = 431,150.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,150.57/723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.32

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