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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.23, 1,084.91 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.23, 1,084.91 and 290.39 is: 435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.23 : 1,084.91 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.23/1,084.91 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.23x = 1,084.91 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.23x = 315,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,046.24/723.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.61

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