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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.52, 1,083.56 and 585.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.52, 1,083.56 and 585.11 is: 876.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.52 : 1,083.56 = 585.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.52/1,083.56 = 585.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.52x = 1,083.56 × 585.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.52x = 634,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,001.79/723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.27

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