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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.77, 1,085.66 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.77, 1,085.66 and 203.83 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.77 : 1,085.66 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.77/1,085.66 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.77x = 1,085.66 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.77x = 221,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,290.08/723.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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