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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.54, 1,084.89 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.54, 1,084.89 and 236.46 is: 354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.54 : 1,084.89 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.54/1,084.89 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.54x = 1,084.89 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.54x = 256,533.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,533.09/723.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.55

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