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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.11, 1,083.96 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.11, 1,083.96 and 393.75 is: 590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.11 : 1,083.96 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.11/1,083.96 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.11x = 1,083.96 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.11x = 426,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,809.25/723.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.24

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