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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.88, 1,084.60 and 578.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.88, 1,084.60 and 578.08 is: 866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.88 : 1,084.60 = 578.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.88/1,084.60 = 578.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.88x = 1,084.60 × 578.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.88x = 626,985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,985.57/723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.15

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