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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.07, 1,084.52 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.07, 1,084.52 and 236.08 is: 354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.07 : 1,084.52 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.07/1,084.52 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.07x = 1,084.52 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.07x = 256,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,032.30/723.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.09

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