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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.28, 1,084.84 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.28, 1,084.84 and 203.27 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.28 : 1,084.84 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.28/1,084.84 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.28x = 1,084.84 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.28x = 220,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,511.40/723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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