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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.42, 1,085.13 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.42, 1,085.13 and 358.11 is: 537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.42 : 1,085.13 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.42/1,085.13 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.42x = 1,085.13 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.42x = 388,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,595.90/723.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.17

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