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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.17, 1,084.81 and 290.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.17, 1,084.81 and 290.33 is: 435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.17 : 1,084.81 = 290.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.17/1,084.81 = 290.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.17x = 1,084.81 × 290.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.17x = 314,952.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,952.89/723.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.52

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