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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.65, 1,083.78 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.65, 1,083.78 and 357.26 is: 535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.65 : 1,083.78 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.65/1,083.78 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.65x = 1,083.78 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.65x = 387,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,185.82/723.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.05

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