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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.73, 1,085.71 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.73, 1,085.71 and 236.67 is: 355.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.73 : 1,085.71 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.73/1,085.71 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.73x = 1,085.71 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.73x = 256,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,954.99/723.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.04

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