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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.82, 1,084.94 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.82, 1,084.94 and 358.14 is: 536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.82 : 1,084.94 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.82/1,084.94 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.82x = 1,084.94 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.82x = 388,560.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,560.41/723.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.82

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