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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.64, 1,086 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.64, 1,086 and 399.28 is: 599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.64 : 1,086 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.64/1,086 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.64x = 1,086 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.64x = 433,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,618.08/723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.22

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