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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.26, 1,085.42 and 540.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.26, 1,085.42 and 540.10 is: 810.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.26 : 1,085.42 = 540.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.26/1,085.42 = 540.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.26x = 1,085.42 × 540.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.26x = 586,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,233.98/723.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.54

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