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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.08, 1,087.14 and 579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.08, 1,087.14 and 579.80 is: 871.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.08 : 1,087.14 = 579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.08/1,087.14 = 579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.08x = 1,087.14 × 579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.08x = 630,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,323.77/723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.72

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