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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.66, 1,084.71 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.66, 1,084.71 and 290.70 is: 435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.66 : 1,084.71 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.66/1,084.71 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.66x = 1,084.71 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.66x = 315,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,325.20/723.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.74

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