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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.50, 1,084.61 and 353.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.50, 1,084.61 and 353.11 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.50 : 1,084.61 = 353.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.50/1,084.61 = 353.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.50x = 1,084.61 × 353.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.50x = 382,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,986.64/723.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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