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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.45, 1,084.93 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.45, 1,084.93 and 290.50 is: 435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.45 : 1,084.93 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.45/1,084.93 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.45x = 1,084.93 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.45x = 315,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,172.17/723.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.65

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