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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 1,080.45 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 1,080.45 and 595.08 is: 888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 1,080.45 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/1,080.45 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 1,080.45 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 642,954.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,954.19/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.99

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