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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.16, 1,083.72 and 357.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.16, 1,083.72 and 357.55 is: 535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.16 : 1,083.72 = 357.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.16/1,083.72 = 357.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.16x = 1,083.72 × 357.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.16x = 387,484.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,484.09/723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.82

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