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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.56, 1,084.42 and 398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.56, 1,084.42 and 398.54 is: 597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.56 : 1,084.42 = 398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.56/1,084.42 = 398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.56x = 1,084.42 × 398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.56x = 432,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,186.46/723.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.31

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