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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.56, 1,084.87 and 399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.56, 1,084.87 and 399.16 is: 598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.56 : 1,084.87 = 399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.56/1,084.87 = 399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.56x = 1,084.87 × 399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.56x = 433,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,029.29/723.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.47

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