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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.20, 1,084.80 and 579.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.20, 1,084.80 and 579.83 is: 869.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.20 : 1,084.80 = 579.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.20/1,084.80 = 579.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.20x = 1,084.80 × 579.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.20x = 628,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,999.58/723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.75

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