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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.51, 1,085.25 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.51, 1,085.25 and 175.69 is: 263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.51 : 1,085.25 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.51/1,085.25 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.51x = 1,085.25 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.51x = 190,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,667.57/723.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.53

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