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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.07, 1,083.91 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.07, 1,083.91 and 235.79 is: 353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.07 : 1,083.91 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.07/1,083.91 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.07x = 1,083.91 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.07x = 255,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,575.14/723.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.46

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