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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.26, 1,084.89 and 290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.26, 1,084.89 and 290.42 is: 435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.26 : 1,084.89 = 290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.26/1,084.89 = 290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.26x = 1,084.89 × 290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.26x = 315,073.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,073.75/723.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.63

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