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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.27, 1,084.91 and 175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.27, 1,084.91 and 175.45 is: 263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.27 : 1,084.91 = 175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.27/1,084.91 = 175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.27x = 1,084.91 × 175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.27x = 190,350.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,350.73/723.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.18

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