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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.15, 1,084.72 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.15, 1,084.72 and 175.33 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.15 : 1,084.72 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.15/1,084.72 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.15x = 1,084.72 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.15x = 190,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,185.30/723.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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