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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.30, 1,085.76 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.30, 1,085.76 and 290.76 is: 436.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.30 : 1,085.76 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.30/1,085.76 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.30x = 1,085.76 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.30x = 315,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,695.58/723.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.47

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