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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 1,084.58 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 1,084.58 and 175.24 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 1,084.58 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/1,084.58 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 1,084.58 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 190,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,061.80/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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