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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.16, 1,084.56 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.16, 1,084.56 and 290.32 is: 435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.16 : 1,084.56 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.16/1,084.56 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.16x = 1,084.56 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.16x = 314,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,869.46/723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.41

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