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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.16, 1,083.78 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.16, 1,083.78 and 394.10 is: 590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.16 : 1,083.78 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.16/1,083.78 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.16x = 1,083.78 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.16x = 427,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,116.34/723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.62

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