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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.76, 1,085.63 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.76, 1,085.63 and 175.94 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.76 : 1,085.63 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.76/1,085.63 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.76x = 1,085.63 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.76x = 191,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,004.86/723.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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