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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.15, 1,083.87 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.15, 1,083.87 and 593.28 is: 889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.15 : 1,083.87 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.15/1,083.87 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.15x = 1,083.87 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.15x = 643,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,038.39/723.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.22

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