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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.33, 1,084.46 and 398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.33, 1,084.46 and 398.61 is: 597.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.33 : 1,084.46 = 398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.33/1,084.46 = 398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.33x = 1,084.46 × 398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.33x = 432,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,274.61/723.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.62

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