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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.23, 1,087.26 and 570.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.23, 1,087.26 and 570.99 is: 858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.23 : 1,087.26 = 570.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.23/1,087.26 = 570.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.23x = 1,087.26 × 570.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.23x = 620,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,814.59/723.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.40

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