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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.18, 1,084.67 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.18, 1,084.67 and 236.54 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.18 : 1,084.67 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.18/1,084.67 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.18x = 1,084.67 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.18x = 256,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,567.84/723.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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