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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723, 1,084.54 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723, 1,084.54 and 210.04 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723 : 1,084.54 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723/1,084.54 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723x = 1,084.54 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723x = 227,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,796.78/723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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