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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.15, 1,085.75 and 538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.15, 1,085.75 and 538.64 is: 808.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.15 : 1,085.75 = 538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.15/1,085.75 = 538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.15x = 1,085.75 × 538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.15x = 584,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,828.38/723.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.72

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