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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723, 1,084.44 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723, 1,084.44 and 357.66 is: 536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723 : 1,084.44 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723/1,084.44 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723x = 1,084.44 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723x = 387,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,860.81/723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.46

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