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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.77, 1,086.42 and 588.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.77, 1,086.42 and 588.45 is: 883.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.77 : 1,086.42 = 588.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.77/1,086.42 = 588.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.77x = 1,086.42 × 588.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.77x = 639,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,303.85/723.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.30

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