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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.47, 1,084.46 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.47, 1,084.46 and 290.93 is: 436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.47 : 1,084.46 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.47/1,084.46 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.47x = 1,084.46 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.47x = 315,495.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,495.07/723.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.09

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