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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.27, 1,085.40 and 290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.27, 1,085.40 and 290.46 is: 435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.27 : 1,085.40 = 290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.27/1,085.40 = 290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.27x = 1,085.40 × 290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.27x = 315,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,265.28/723.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.89

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