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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.86, 1,083.92 and 398.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.86, 1,083.92 and 398.86 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.86 : 1,083.92 = 398.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.86/1,083.92 = 398.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.86x = 1,083.92 × 398.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.86x = 432,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,332.33/723.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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