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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 1,085.10 and 580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 1,085.10 and 580.48 is: 871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 1,085.10 = 580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/1,085.10 = 580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 1,085.10 × 580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 629,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,878.85/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.15

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