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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.84, 1,084.69 and 570.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.84, 1,084.69 and 570.14 is: 854.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.84 : 1,084.69 = 570.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.84/1,084.69 = 570.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.84x = 1,084.69 × 570.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.84x = 618,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,424.51/723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.37

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