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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.69, 1,085.49 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.69, 1,085.49 and 203.64 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.69 : 1,085.49 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.69/1,085.49 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.69x = 1,085.49 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.69x = 221,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,049.18/723.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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