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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.35, 1,084.34 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.35, 1,084.34 and 290.54 is: 435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.35 : 1,084.34 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.35/1,084.34 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.35x = 1,084.34 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.35x = 315,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,037.27/723.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.53

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