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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.16, 1,084.75 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.16, 1,084.75 and 175.35 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.16 : 1,084.75 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.16/1,084.75 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.16x = 1,084.75 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.16x = 190,206.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,206.07/723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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