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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.35, 1,083.18 and 398.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.35, 1,083.18 and 398.36 is: 596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.35 : 1,083.18 = 398.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.35/1,083.18 = 398.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.35x = 1,083.18 × 398.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.35x = 431,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,495.58/723.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.52

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