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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.84, 1,000.32 and 583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.84, 1,000.32 and 583.68 is: 806.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.84 : 1,000.32 = 583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.84/1,000.32 = 583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.84x = 1,000.32 × 583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.84x = 583,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,866.78/723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.62

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