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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.53, 1,085.65 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.53, 1,085.65 and 398.52 is: 597.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.53 : 1,085.65 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.53/1,085.65 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.53x = 1,085.65 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.53x = 432,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,654.48/723.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.98

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