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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 1,084.74 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 1,084.74 and 357.28 is: 536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 1,084.74 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/1,084.74 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 1,084.74 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 387,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,555.91/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.01

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