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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.54, 1,085.16 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.54, 1,085.16 and 203.58 is: 305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.54 : 1,085.16 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.54/1,085.16 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.54x = 1,085.16 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.54x = 220,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,916.87/723.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.33

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