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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.51, 1,085.26 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.51, 1,085.26 and 175.68 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.51 : 1,085.26 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.51/1,085.26 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.51x = 1,085.26 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.51x = 190,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,658.48/723.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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