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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.81, 1,086.51 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.81, 1,086.51 and 291.27 is: 437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.81 : 1,086.51 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.81/1,086.51 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.81x = 1,086.51 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.81x = 316,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,467.77/723.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.22

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