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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.14, 1,085.02 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.14, 1,085.02 and 290.18 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.14 : 1,085.02 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.14/1,085.02 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.14x = 1,085.02 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.14x = 314,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,851.10/723.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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