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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.36, 1,085.02 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.36, 1,085.02 and 175.52 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.36 : 1,085.02 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.36/1,085.02 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.36x = 1,085.02 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.36x = 190,439.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,439.37/723.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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