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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.69, 1,085.69 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.69, 1,085.69 and 230.13 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.69 : 1,085.69 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.69/1,085.69 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.69x = 1,085.69 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.69x = 249,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,850.42/723.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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