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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 1,082.84 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 1,082.84 and 357.35 is: 535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 1,082.84 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/1,082.84 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 1,082.84 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 386,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,945.67/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.15

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