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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.51, 1,085.13 and 290.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.51, 1,085.13 and 290.57 is: 435.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.51 : 1,085.13 = 290.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.51/1,085.13 = 290.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.51x = 1,085.13 × 290.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.51x = 315,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,300.80/723.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.79

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