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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.44, 1,084.44 and 398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.44, 1,084.44 and 398.48 is: 597.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.44 : 1,084.44 = 398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.44/1,084.44 = 398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.44x = 1,084.44 × 398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.44x = 432,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,127.65/723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.32

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