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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 1,085.64 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 1,085.64 and 291.04 is: 436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 1,085.64 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/1,085.64 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 1,085.64 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 315,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,964.67/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.99

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