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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.13, 1,084.73 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.13, 1,084.73 and 290.25 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.13 : 1,084.73 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.13/1,084.73 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.13x = 1,084.73 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.13x = 314,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,841.43/723.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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