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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.46, 1,085.20 and 175.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.46, 1,085.20 and 175.65 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.46 : 1,085.20 = 175.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.46/1,085.20 = 175.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.46x = 1,085.20 × 175.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.46x = 190,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,615.38/723.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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