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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.78, 1,086.19 and 559.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.78, 1,086.19 and 559.67 is: 839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.78 : 1,086.19 = 559.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.78/1,086.19 = 559.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.78x = 1,086.19 × 559.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.78x = 607,901.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,901.13/723.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.90

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