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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.12, 1,083.96 and 290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.12, 1,083.96 and 290 is: 434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.12 : 1,083.96 = 290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.12/1,083.96 = 290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.12x = 1,083.96 × 290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.12x = 314,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,348.40/723.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.71

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