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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.15, 1,081.89 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.15, 1,081.89 and 583.20 is: 872.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.15 : 1,081.89 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.15/1,081.89 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.15x = 1,081.89 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.15x = 630,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,958.25/723.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.51

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