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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.08, 1,085.40 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.08, 1,085.40 and 398.72 is: 598.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.08 : 1,085.40 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.08/1,085.40 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.08x = 1,085.40 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.08x = 432,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,770.69/723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.51

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