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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.81, 1,085.72 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.81, 1,085.72 and 175.99 is: 263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.81 : 1,085.72 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.81/1,085.72 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.81x = 1,085.72 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.81x = 191,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,077.70/723.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.99

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