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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.38, 1,086.51 and 530.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.38, 1,086.51 and 530.42 is: 796.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.38 : 1,086.51 = 530.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.38/1,086.51 = 530.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.38x = 1,086.51 × 530.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.38x = 576,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,306.63/723.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.69

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