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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.44, 1,085.09 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.44, 1,085.09 and 236.45 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.44 : 1,085.09 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.44/1,085.09 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.44x = 1,085.09 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.44x = 256,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,571.06/723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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