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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.18, 1,085.34 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.18, 1,085.34 and 290.64 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.18 : 1,085.34 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.18/1,085.34 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.18x = 1,085.34 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.18x = 315,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,443.22/723.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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