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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.92, 1,086.78 and 528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.92, 1,086.78 and 528.90 is: 794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.92 : 1,086.78 = 528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.92/1,086.78 = 528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.92x = 1,086.78 × 528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.92x = 574,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,797.94/723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.01

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