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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.47, 1,085.21 and 203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.47, 1,085.21 and 203.47 is: 305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.47 : 1,085.21 = 203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.47/1,085.21 = 203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.47x = 1,085.21 × 203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.47x = 220,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,807.68/723.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.21

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