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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.12, 1,084.38 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.12, 1,084.38 and 290.16 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.12 : 1,084.38 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.12/1,084.38 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.12x = 1,084.38 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.12x = 314,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,643.70/723.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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