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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.05, 1,084.60 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.05, 1,084.60 and 236.09 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.05 : 1,084.60 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.05/1,084.60 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.05x = 1,084.60 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.05x = 256,057.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,057.20/723.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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