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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.45, 1,085.21 and 290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.45, 1,085.21 and 290.55 is: 435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.45 : 1,085.21 = 290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.45/1,085.21 = 290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.45x = 1,085.21 × 290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.45x = 315,307.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,307.77/723.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.84

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