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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.72, 1,085.22 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.72, 1,085.22 and 291 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.72 : 1,085.22 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.72/1,085.22 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.72x = 1,085.22 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.72x = 315,799.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,799.02/723.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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