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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.34, 1,085.10 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.34, 1,085.10 and 290.44 is: 435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.34 : 1,085.10 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.34/1,085.10 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.34x = 1,085.10 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.34x = 315,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,156.44/723.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.70

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