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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.65, 1,084.64 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.65, 1,084.64 and 358.68 is: 537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.65 : 1,084.64 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.65/1,084.64 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.65x = 1,084.64 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.65x = 389,038.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,038.68/723.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.61

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