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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 1,084.59 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 1,084.59 and 235.92 is: 353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 1,084.59 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/1,084.59 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 1,084.59 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 255,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,876.47/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.88

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